Marl Lake

Marl Lake is a freshwater lake located in Markey and Gerrish Township, Roscommon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The lake in its entirety is located within South Higgins Lake State Park. Covering a surface area of 237 acres (95.9 ha), Marl Lake is a significantly smaller and less-used lake compared to the nearby Higgins Lake. The two are connected by the Cut River, and upon exiting Marl Lake, the Cut River continues to flow into Houghton Lake.

Marl Lake
View from the boating access point
Marl Lake
Location within the state of Michigan
LocationRoscommon County, Michigan
Coordinates44°25′21″N 84°40′13″W
TypeFresh water
Primary inflowsCut River from Higgins Lake
Primary outflowsCut River to Houghton Lake
Basin countriesUnited States
Surface area237 acres (95.9 ha)[1]
Max. deptharound 4 feet (1.2 m)[1]
Shore length12.43 miles (3.91 km)
Surface elevation1,152 feet (351 m)[2]
Islandsnone
SettlementsMarkey Township
Gerrish Township
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

The lake can be reached through a state park access point along East Higgins Lake Road (County Road 100). The lake has a small public boat launch, but the use of electric or gas motors is restricted in favor of smaller vessels, as the lake itself is no more than 4 feet (1.2 m) deep.[1][3] The waters may be difficult to fish due to its grassy nature and very loose marl bottom, but common fish within the lake include smallmouth bass, rock bass, sunfish, and several other small varieties. Other activities include hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing along the 5.5 miles (8.9 km) of trails cutting along and through the forest around Marl Lake.[4] Kayaking, bird watching, photography, shore fishing, and picnicking are also popular activities.

References
  1. Lake-Link Inc. (2018). "Marl Lake (Roscommon County, Michigan)". Retrieved July 9, 2018.
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Marl Lake
  3. Michigan Department of Natural Resources (2019). "Michigan Recreational Boating Information System (MRBIS): Boating Access Site Detail (Marl Lake)". Retrieved April 2, 2019.
  4. Michigan Trail Maps (2018). "South Higgins Lake State Park: Marl Lake Trail". Retrieved July 9, 2018.


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