Paradise Lake is a 1900-acre lake in Michigan's Northwest with about 10 miles of shoreline dotted with cottages and year-round family homes. The lake became popular among tourists at the beginning of the 20th century, and there are still a few resort camps on its shores. Dense woods around the lake give the area a wild, natural look, and they are home to a number of wildlife species such as deer and wild turkeys, eagles, loons, and other birds. The lake is very popular for waterskiing, jet skiing, tubing, and swimming. Rowboats, canoes, and kayaks are available for rental all around the lake. There is a small marina at one end of the lake with public access for the boaters and basic boating necessities. Paradise Lake is tannin-stained, and it is the perfect environment for largemouth bass, pumpkinseed sunfish, northern pike, rock bass, walleye, smallmouth bass, and yellow perch. The lake is fairly shallow and is endangered by invasive species such as Eurasian milfoil and zebra mussels.

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