Boyne Falls Mill Pond is an impoundment on the Boyne River, which flows north approximately 22 miles (including its north and south branches) before emptying into Lake Charlevoix. The Boyne River is Lake Charlevoix's second-largest tributary after the Jordan River, and its watershed drains over 40,000 acres. Lake Charlevoix in turn flows into Lake Michigan via the Pine River channel at Charlevoix.
As a small, shallow mill pond, Boyne Falls Mill Pond typically freezes solidly in winter. Always check ice thickness before venturing out, as river current flowing through the pond can create thin spots near the inlet and outlet.
Where is Boyne Falls Mill Pond?
Is there a boat launch on Boyne Falls Mill Pond?
What fish are in Boyne Falls Mill Pond and the Boyne River?
Can you get to Lake Charlevoix from Boyne Falls Mill Pond?
Is there a fee to launch at Boyne Falls Mill Pond?
Are there campgrounds near Boyne Falls Mill Pond?
Can you ice fish on Boyne Falls Mill Pond?
What else is there to do near Boyne Falls Mill Pond?
Boyne Falls Mill Pond is a small impoundment on the Boyne River in Charlevoix County, sitting right in the village of Boyne Falls at the base of Boyne Mountain Resort. The pond is created by a dam on the Boyne River, which flows north into Lake Charlevoix as the lake's second-largest tributary after the Jordan River. The Boyne River system covers about 22 miles of mainstream draining over 40,000 acres of watershed.
This isn't a destination fishing lake — it's a convenient put-in for accessing the Boyne River system and ultimately Lake Charlevoix. The launch has a concrete ramp, a wood dock, and two ramps available for quick in-and-out access. The water drops off deep near the ramp and runs clear. The Boyne River corridor holds smallmouth bass, walleye, perch, bluegill, and various trout species. Young State Park and Boyne Country RV Park are both nearby for camping, and the village of Boyne Falls is essentially a ski town — Boyne Mountain Resort dominates the local scene with year-round resort activities.