Irving Lake

   Irving Lake is on the Ballard Chain of Lakes. It is a very shallow 419 acre public lake that is a 27 minute drive from Boulder Junction. The water has low clarity. Irving Lake is a very shallow, 419-acre public lake on the Ballard Chain, about a 25-30 minute drive from Boulder Junction, with low water clarity. Its broad, shallow basins and stained water give it a marshy, wild look that contrasts with the clear, deeper showpiece lakes nearby. Boat traffic is typically light and skewed toward anglers and small-boat users, reinforcing its off-the-beaten-path feel within the chain. It's a 419-acre, very shallow lake on the Ballard Chain with low clarity and broad, marsh-fringed shallows that feel more like a fishy backwater than a polished resort lake. It's well-suited to anglers and small-boat owners who like wild edges and shallow patterns more than big-water running. Buyers who choose Irving often want a quieter, more "duck-marsh" style lake experience with lots of wildlife and shallow fishing rather than big cruising water.