Higgins Lake is very deep for an inland Michigan lake, with a maximum depth of about 135 feet (around 41 meters).

Quick Scoop

  • The maximum depth of Higgins Lake is about 135 feet (41 m).
  • The average depth is roughly 44 feet (13 m), so much of the lake is still relatively deep compared to many other inland lakes in Michigan.
  • The north basin reaches the full 135 feet, while the south basin is shallower, around 100 feet at its deepest point.

Higgins Lake is also known for its clear, cold water and large size, which helps it keep that deep, blue look many visitors notice when they first see it.

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