Worm Lake (Michigan) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Worm Lake
Vermilac Lake
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Location	Covington Township, Baraga County, Michigan
Coordinates	46°32′29″N 88°29′41″W / 46.5413098°N 88.4946760°W / 46.5413098; -88.4946760
Primary inflows	Murphy River, Vermilac River
Primary outflows	Rock River
Basin countries	United States
Surface area	622 acres (252 ha)
Max. depth	7 feet (2.1 m)
Surface elevation	1,588 feet (484 m)

Worm Lake also known as Vermilac Lake is a 622-acre (252 ha) lake in Baraga County, Michigan. Both the Murphy River and the Vermilac River are inflows along the southern side of the lake. The Rock River is an out flow along the northeast side of the lake. Worm Lake is surrounded by dense forest and is largely undeveloped. The average depth is 3 feet (0.91 m) and the maximum depth is 7 feet (2.1 m). There is one public boat launch on the north side of the lake.