The Big Five: Exploring Michigan’s Largest Inland Lakes (You Might Be Surprised!)

Michigan is known for many things but one of the most Iconic things is the Great Lakes.

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Four of the five Great Lakes touch Michigan's shorelines; sorry, Lake Ontario.

On the west side of the state you've got Lake Michigan.

On the northern side of the Upper Peninsula you'll find Lake Superior.

On the east side of the state and touching Michigan's thumb is Lake Huron.

And last but not least is Lake Erie, located southeast of Detroit and sharing a border with that one state that begins with an O (Ohio).

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While the Great Lakes are amazing for chartered fishing trips and fun things like wind surfing, we've also got it pretty good with all of our inland lakes and they often don't get the proper recognition they deserve.

It's estimated that there are over 11,000 inland lakes in Michigan, ranging in shapes and sizes.

On these inland lakes there are so many fun things you can do.

From getting a bunch of friends together and spending the day tubing.

To jumping in the boat and spending the day fishing and having a great time even if nothing bites.

Let's take a look at the five largest inland lakes that people across Michigan love to explore and enjoy.