Craft & Seasonality
✓
Motorboat ✓
Kayak / Canoe ✓
Jet Ski / PWC ✗
Large Boat ✗
Winter Access Site Details
Conditions change rapidly due to water levels, prop wash, and weather. Always visually inspect before backing down.
RampUnimproved, 1 lane
Dock1 boating pier
Trailer Parking6 spots · gravel
FeeMI Recreation Passport (annual, on vehicle registration)
HoursOpen at all times
RestroomsVault toilet (1)
PierYes
AccessibilityAccessible restroom
Not Available Fish cleaning · Fishing pier
Scout's Notes
Ramp Quirks & Etiquette
Tiny Lot Fills Fast
Six trailer spots is all you get. If you're heading out on a Saturday morning, arrive before 8 AM or you'll be parking on the grass shoulder and hoping nobody blocks you in.
Small Lake, Big Carp
Don't let the size of Cary Lake fool you — the carp in here are absolute monsters. Expect fish the size of a golden retriever cruising the shallows, especially near the launch area in the warmer months.
Single Lane Courtesy
One lane means you're loading and launching in the same spot. Have your boat prepped and ready before you back down, because anyone waiting behind you has zero options.
Keep It Small
This is a small, quiet lake best suited for jon boats, canoes, and kayaks. If you're thinking about trailering anything over 16 feet, you're going to feel cramped on the approach and crowded on the water.
Sources: DNR GIS data, Google Reviews, Google Street View
About This Lake
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