This lake in Michigan seriously looks like the Caribbean Sea

Want an island vacation on a lake budget? Head to Michigan!

Torch Lake in northern Michigan is enormous, and its alluring turquoise waters are reminiscent of more tropical destinations in the Caribbean. Plus, waves reach over four feet high, according to the Watershed Council, which makes for some good body surfing.

We can thank Mother Nature for creating this stunning body of water.

Once Part Of Lake Michigan

It was once a deep, fjord-like bay of ancient Lake Michigan. Then, a sand bar formed across the mouth of the bay on the lake’s northwest portion, creating an inland lake.

The lake has a wide, sandy shallow region that runs parallel to the shore and then steeply drops off, which helps create the stunning blue shades you see from an aerial view.

So, where exactly is this hidden gem? To get you acquainted, think of the state of Michigan as a mitten. Torch Lake is in Antrim and Kalkaska counties, which would be the “pinkie” portion of the mitten.

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Here are five interesting facts about the gorgeous lake that’s darn near a doppelgänger for the Caribbean Sea.

1. This Lake Is Huge

In fact, it’s the seventh-largest lake in Michigan. It’s 29.3 square miles and very deep. Its maximum depth is 285 feet. Plus, it’s got 19 miles of shore, which makes for an epic waterskiing trip because you don’t have to keep turning around.

Torch Lake is so large that it often doesn’t freeze in the winter, according to Michigan news website MLive.

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2. Kid Rock Likes To Party There

Kid Rock’s hit song “All Summer Long” is reputed to be about Torch Lake, according to an article in The Detroit News. The lyrics seem to pay homage to the lake, especially its famous south-end sandbar that was formed by glaciers and goes from calf-deep to 300 feet deep.

Here are some lines from the song: “Splashing through the sandbar, talking by the campfire, it’s the simple things in life like when and where.”

We’ll let you watch the video and be the judge:

3. The Lake Has Some Famous Residents

The lake communities surrounding Torch Lake have been home to some famous Michiganders. In 2015, filmmaker Michael Moore listed his Torch Lake home for $5.2 million.

Real estate broker Nancy Albrecht told MLive.com that other famous residents and visitors have included the aforementioned Kid Rock and Detroit rapper Eminem.

4. Its Name Is A Nod To Fishing

Local Native American tribes once used torches to attract fish at night. They harvested the fish with spears and nets. For a while, European settlers called it “Torch Light Lake,” and that was eventually shortened.

Today, Torch Lake is known for large muskies and whitefish, according to the Watershed Council.

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5. It Often Doesn’t Freeze In The Winter

Since this lake is so incredibly deep and large, it stores a lot of heat in its vast volume, the Watershed Council explains. Because of that, it often doesn’t freeze over in the winter as most lakes in Michigan do.

Are you convinced yet to take a trip to Torch Lake?

[h/t: MLive]