First Lake at a glance
3 hr 28 min from Chicago
- 3 hr 36 minfrom Indianapolis
- 2 hr 25 minfrom Detroit
- 1 hr 46 minfrom South Bend
- 2 hr 8 minfrom Grand Rapids
- 1 hr 14 minfrom Kalamazoo
Typical drive times without traffic.
Lakes nearby
- Marble LakeAbout 2 mi away, 780 acres
- Archer LakeAbout 4 mi away, 64 acres
- Bartholomew LakeAbout 4 mi away, 80 acres
First Lake Information
First Lake is the northernmost lake of the Coldwater Marble Chain, just south of U.S. 12 and west of the village of Quincy in Branch County. Quincy Marble Lake County Park on its northeastern shore has a public boat launch, and a channel leads south into Marble Lake and the rest of the chain. Anglers fish it for bluegill, crappie, northern pike, perch and largemouth bass.
| Town | Quincy |
|---|---|
| County | Branch |
| Public access | Yes, Quincy Marble Lake County Park launch |
| Connected to | Northernmost lake of the Coldwater Marble Chain |
| Fish | Bluegill, Crappie, Northern Pike, Perch, Largemouth Bass |
Lake facts come from Michigan DNR lake surveys and public lake guides. Figures can vary from one survey to the next.