The most beautiful lake in the world. Torch Lake is the place to be!!! Crystal clear water that goes as far as the eye can see. Perfect for boats (sailboats included!), jet-skis, and swimmers. There's plenty of open water, as well as a sandbar for those looking for a more typical beach-vibe that has places to buy food and drinks. There's also convenient places to gas up boats located right on the lake. Truly, this lake is amazing. It can be a little chilly, which is to be expected. It's all natural! Of course the water will be cold from time to time :) read more

Torch Lake Pontoon Rentals - Enjoying the View - Boating Near Me - Bellaire, Michigan

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Torch Lake is well known in Michigan as being one of the most beautiful lakes in the state. It's also known for the massive sand bar that people flock to during summer holidays and weekends to party. My boyfriend and I are lucky to have friends whose parents live nearby and have a boat, so we went up for Fourth of July weekend. The lake is 19 miles long and is nearly 300 feet deep at its deepest point. The water is crystal clear and you can see many shades of blue ranging from bright turquoise to deep midnight - it's so beautiful! One of my favorite parts of being on the lake was checking out all the amazing homes. There are some stunning "cottages," that's for sure! We went over towards the notorious sandbar area to check it out from afar. It's definitely a sight to see with tons of boats and people everywhere! Lots of music and drinking. We even saw a float plane zooming around which was wild. We stayed a safe distance away and my old body got tired just watching the revelry! I'm definitely too old for those shenanigans but it was interesting to see. I hope I can come back to Torch Lake again in the future! If you get a chance to rent a boat or go out on this beautiful lake, I highly recommend it. read more

So easy! Torch Lake Pontoon Rentals couldn't have made our rental experience any easier. Pull up to your meeting spot, park the car, get on the boat and go. Beautiful boat on a beautiful lake. Doug was so kind and easygoing. Boat was clean, comfortable, organized and came stocked with a cooler full of ice. Great time! read more

Torch Lake Pontoon Rentals - Clam Lake - Boating Near Me - Bellaire, Michigan

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We could not have asked for a better experience renting a pontoon boat. The first day of our rental there were thunderstorms all day, so we called to see if we could cancel that day and they cheerfully canceled with no problem. The next day when we arrived at the marina we were greeted by a gentlemen who took us to our boat, which was freshly cleaned with all the safety equipment in good working condition. He and a friendly assistant helped us to get off the dock so we could enjoy our day on the water. We were thoroughly impressed with this company's customer service and boats. We will definitely rent from them again. read more

Id heard the lake was lovely clear and the water icy cold.. water colors have been compared to Caribbean. It had been on our bucket list for many years. We were going to be in the area so decided to visit the lake. From our research we gathered to see it not much in the way of public access ot beaches. So need to rent a boat or jetski. We like pontoons or tritoons. There several places to rent from but plan ahead. There is a sand bar that lots of boats patk at to get out and play and party. I think its in some song by kidd rock. Anyway we stopped there. Later in the year its more crowded. August would be idea because the spring fed lake is Cold!!! Less cold in August..i forced myself to jump in ..we were here in late June.. would live to come back in late August. There is a restaurant you can boat up to bur we brought a cooler with beverages and snacks. Saw all kinda of water activity...skiing tubing paddle boarding kayaking. Torch lake connects to another lake Clam Lake the connection point is were that restaurant is. Anyway clam lake is smaller warmer and not the same unusual color and clarity. But there were lots of swans..even babies. Im a bird nerd so that was fun. But most of them were in a grassy area and grass about got stuck. Long grass wrapped around our motor blade. No damage and it was so amazing to watch them. Great day. read more

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Torch Lake Pontoon Rentals LLC was AMAZING. Highly, highly recommend them if you need a pontoon for Torch Lake. When we arrived, the boat was all set up and ready to go with a complimentary cooler of ice to boot. They helped us carry our coolers and bags onto the boat and were super friendly and patient while teaching us how to operate it! (PS - Our group dubbed Doug hot dad status if you're seeking a cute teacher lol!) The boat itself was very clean, in great condition, and equipped with a good sound system and a tube in the back if you feel like tubing! No need to fill up the gas tank upon return either. Everything went smoothly and we had a great time! They were really flexible with return time too which was perfect.. we called them when we were about 30 minutes out and they were at the dock when we got there waiting to help guide us back in. read more

Had a fabulous day on the water! The weather was fantastic and the water was so pretty and clear! Doug was so easy to deal with. The boat was comfortable and had everything we needed, even ice! We plan on renting with Doug next year. read more

My friends and I rented a pontoon boat from TLPR and it was so seamless. I was very nervous because I had never driven a pontoon before but Annie the owner, was very helpful and explained things perfectly! When we first got there, Annie was waiting at the locked gate for us, (the parking area), and she helped us carry our bags and coolers onto the boat. Immediately I knew we made the right choice by booking with this company. The hospitality was unmatched. Annie also had a cooler full of ice already on the boat for us. The boat looked brand new when we stepped foot onto it. It was very well taken care of. When we were pulling back into the dock, Annie and her husband were waiting for us, to help with getting the boat docked. I am glad she had her husband there because I did not know how to park it in the dock! He asked if he could get on the boat, and he docked it perfectly! We had a wonderful experience and I would highly recommend TLPR for any boat rentals! Note-- They do have boats in multiple lakes. We used the boat in Torch Lake and went to the sandbar. It was a dream! read more

Amazing rental company. Terrific customer service. Clean beautiful pontoon. Would highly recommend. We'll most definitely call them for their service in the future. read more

Beautiful as hell and cold as shit. Coming from Georgia I wasn't used to crystal clear lakes, but trust me when I say you get used to it quickly and then you despise the black water lakes of South Georgia and the muddy fake lakes of mid-Georgia. Coming up to Northern Michigan always seems like a flashback in time to me when things were simpler and I didn't have to work for a living. The way of life is slower up here and the best thing to do is chill out, check out the charming little towns, ride in the boat, and enjoy all that life and nature has to offer. read more

Torch Lake Pontoon Rentals - Torch Lake Sunset - Boating Near Me - Bellaire, Michigan

This lake is BEAUTIFUL! We were fortunate enough to go during Labor Day and actually visit this place in person. There is a beautiful sand bar that you can access via boat or walk out to it from a public access on the south side of the lake. It gets pretty popular! We rented a pontoon boat, which the weather ended up being pretty gross that day, but we made the best of it. When the sun was out, you could see how gorgeously blue the water is! read more

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Truly the Caribbean of the Midwest. The turquoise blue water is stunning. Don't have your own boat? Rent at Butch's right on Torch Lake and just north of Alden. They have all kinds of boats from pontoons to paddle boards. They also happen to have the best broasted chicken ever. You can also head out to the famous sandbar from Kid Rock's song "All Summer Long" and grab a great grilled burger from the Burger Barge which floats right at the sandbar. Along the shores are beautiful homes, and that turquoise water! You can also connect to the Grass River Natural area for sightings of ducks, loons, and water lilies galore. A special treat awaits on connecting Clam Lake where you will find swans all over with babies! Can you tell we had a perfect day? We did! read more

They do not allow dogs on the beach or in the water. The beach is very little sand with a small amount of water. The floor of the lake is covered with rocks and mulch bits. The water is clear but very cold. Don't recommend this at all was very disappointed in this beach. read more

I wait for my veggie burger as I stand ankle deep at the southwest end of Torch Lake. I am surrounded by boats and people who have converged on the sandbar on a Friday afternoon. It's an impromptu party, dictated by a landmark. There isn't many places to access Torch Lake. I googled Torch Lake public access and found one on Cedar St. We passed it, because, well, see for yourself below. There wasn't much signage. Check out the rest of my review and photos: https://louiseandclaire.com/2017/08/01/torch-lake-sandbar/ read more

The best beach in MI, it really looks like a ocean beach in all ways. But it is very kind exclusive to the one living around the lake.

If you've seen the social media pics of Torch Lake and you think they *might* be Photoshopped, they're not. We stayed at All Seasons Lodge to save $$ at around $140 a night. We rented a 115 hp pontoon for 8 hours from Torch Lake Boat Rental for $400+ gas ($90) and explored the entire 19 mile long turquoise lake with the clearest water I've ever seen. It's like the Caribbean, but Michigan. Figaros has pontoons for 12 hours for $375 but their engine is 75hp, if you care. The north point has the best water. If you're putting in by Torch lake rentals, just drive the 19 miles to the north point and enjoy paradise. The Sandbar, immediately to the right when you put, gets pretty crowded between 11-5. The sunset after everyone leaves is to die for. Definitely stick around past 7pm to enjoy the calm lake with fewer people, too. read more

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The most beautiful lake ever! We have have any lakes in NE Indiana and none of them compare to the beauty of the water at Torch Lake. I have never seen a lake that looks like crystal clear ocean until now. The bottom is pure white soft sand. This lake has a huge fabulous sandbar. The water is super cold at first but you surprisingly adjust pretty quickly. Absolutely amazing place! read more

I'll review this the same way I review all lakes. Decent sized, but still smaller than a lot of the lakes surrounding Michigan. Much bigger than a pond though! Overall decent water consistency & temperature as well. I'll check again at some point and see if the lake gets any bigger and adjust my review accordingly. read more

Have been going there for many summers for the past 15 years or so. Have a best bud with a cottage on the west side. Beauty is not the word...it's awe inspiring. Deep?es, in the middle it's 250-280 easy...that's where the big fish are. We have 12-16 that spend a week golfing, boating, etc. The last 3-4 years the water temp has been around 72-74*....even 76 one year. That's great for a spring fed lake. Very refreshing with the hot sun...just jump in and spend the whole day in the crystal clear water. Get up, bathe in the lake, go to breakfast, go golfing, back for lots of water time, clean up, go to dinner by boat (Dockside is great), take a long ride in the moonlight, have a few cocktails & bonfire, go to bed (sleep great after all that, BTW)....and start all over again the next day. Can't ever get tired of that ! read more