MichiganNatural lakeAntrim County

Torch Lake

Torch Lake is a 18,770-acre lake on the Torch River in Michigan. Its shoreline falls inside Antrim County. Michigan Department of Natural Resources manages it. This guide maps 1 named swimming spot around its shoreline.

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CountiesAntrim County

Coordinates44.9833, -85.3083

Surface area18,770 acres

Max depth310 ft

RiverTorch River

Managed byMichigan Department of Natural Resources

Swimming beaches on Torch Lake

1 named swimming spot and shoreline access points, from USGS GNIS, Recreation.gov and the Forest Service. None is staffed by a lifeguard unless the operating agency posts one.

Torch Lake

Haserot Beach

Grand Traverse County County; 8.7 mi from the lake center.

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Torch Lake on the map

Lake center, swimming spots and access points.

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Weather and water temperature

Air temperature and wind from Open-Meteo. Water temperature only when the lake has a public sensor.

Weather data by Open-Meteo

Swimming at Torch Lake

The center of the lake is at 44.9833, -85.3083. It lies at roughly 591 feet of elevation. Maximum depth is around 310 feet.

The closest public station is 450415085153501, INTERMEDIATE LAKE AT CENTRAL LAKE, MI, about 6 miles away; it measures a different body of water, so its reading is not a stand-in for this one. This page shows no water level for Torch Lake because no agency publishes one that can be read automatically. Ask the managing agency directly if the level matters for your trip.

If Torch Lake is busy, the nearest alternatives here are Elk Lake (Michigan, 10 mi), Lake Charlevoix (Michigan, 22 mi) and Lake Leelanau (Michigan, 23 mi). In all, 42 lakes in Michigan are covered here.

Water temperature is not measured at this lake by any public agency we read. Season dates vary by park; the operating agency publishes them each spring. Algae blooms are seasonal and local: look for posted signs at the ramp or park entrance.

Public access at Torch Lake covers 1 named swimming spot. These come from wikidata. Among them are Haserot Beach. Facilities vary from one access point to the next, so check before you rely on one.

Questions about Torch Lake

Can you swim in Torch Lake?

Yes. This guide maps 1 named swimming spot around the lake, including Haserot Beach. None is staffed by a lifeguard unless the operating agency posts one.

How big is Torch Lake?

About 18,770 acres. Maximum depth is around 310 feet.

What other lakes are near Torch Lake?

The closest in this guide is Elk Lake, about 10 miles away in Michigan.