Sessions Lake Boat Launch

Sessions Lake is no-wake across the entire lake, so it's perfect for kayaks, tubes, and small fishing boats. Don't bring the ski boat — you'll just be idling the whole time. The upside is the water stays calm and the vibe is mellow.

The concrete ramp is shallow-grade compared to a lot of Michigan launches — you don't have to back your trailer way down to get your boat wet. Two lanes with a dock that handles two boats at once, so even on a Saturday morning you're not waiting long.

There's zero lighting at the launch. If you're fishing into the evening, bring a headlamp or you'll be stumbling around trying to find the dock. Loading up in the dark is a real adventure without one.

25 trailer spots and this lake just doesn't draw the crowds that places like Morrison or Portland have. Even on holiday weekends you'll find a spot. It's a state rec area so you'll need a Recreation Passport, but that's the only friction.

The bluegill and crappie fishing is solid here — better than the bass fishing, honestly. They've been stocking walleye too, so that could get interesting in a year or two. There's a stump field on one end of the lake that's worth targeting for largemouth, but set your expectations accordingly.