The shallow areas with sandbars are bright aqua blue, which are quite beautiful. It’s also good to know that the water isn’t “Caribbean blue” throughout the whole lake, at least from a non-drone perspective. We think Torch Lake represents all that is beautiful and unique about the Great Lakes, and it is awesome. They are out tubing, jamming to their stereos, and throwing Frisbees in the water to their dogs. You don’t see people sitting around sipping tropical beverages under beach umbrellas. And, to be honest, we like that even better. When you are on the sandbar, the turquoise water and bright sand are definitely reminiscent of a tropical paradise. Its color is often compared to the Caribbean, which is a fair comparison, from what we saw. Torch Lake is famous for its sandbars and turquoise blue waters. Continue reading for five things you should know before visiting! While the experience was relaxing and memorable, there were several aspects of Torch that weren’t exactly what we expected. We had a blast on Torch Lake, and we definitely plan to visit again. The entire trip from Bellaire, through Clam Lake, to the southern sandbar on Torch Lake took between 1.5 and 2 hours. After about a half an hour of instructions on boat safety and operation, we began our trip. We arrived at the boat dock a little after 9 am. We chose a boat rental in Bellaire so we could enjoy a leisurely trip through Clam Lake to Torch. Though there are always last-minute cancellations that can offer up a great deal for the vacation procrastinators!įor our trip, we rented a house on Intermediate Lake in the village of Central Lake and then explored Torch on a rented 25-foot Avalon pontoon with a 115HP motor. If you wait until a month or two before your trip, you will be met with slim pickings, if anything. We generally book our trips about 9-12 months in advance. If you are looking to rent a home on Torch Lake, there are plenty of reasonably-priced offerings, but be sure to book well in advance.
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