Marl Lake

General data

Name: Marl Lake
Water system: St. Lawrence River
Water type: Natural lake
Progression: Cut River (Michigan) -> Backus Creek (Houghton Lake tributary) -> Houghton Lake -> Muskegon River -> Lake Michigan -> Lake Huron -> St. Clair River -> Lake St. Clair (North America) -> Detroit River -> Lake Erie -> Niagara River -> Lake Ontario -> St. Lawrence River -> Gulf of St. Lawrence -> Atlantic Ocean -> Planet Earth
Climates: Temperate
Continents: North America
Countries: United States of America

Marl Lake is a freshwater lake located in Roscommon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The lake is entirety located within South Higgins Lake State Park. The lake is within Markey Township to the south and Gerrish Township to the north. Covering a surface area of 237 acres (0.96 km2), Marl Lake is a significantly smaller and less-developed 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.

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.

Marl Lake

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