Houghton Lake is the largest inland lake in the state of Michigan, and one of the largest natural inland lakes in the United States. The lake is approximately 7 1/2 miles (12 km) north to south, and about 4 1/2 miles (7 km) at it widest point. Houghton Lake has c. 30 miles (48 km) of total shoreline and its waters cover 20,044 acres (81 km˛). It is an extremely popular resort and fishing area 12 months of the year.
