Craft & Seasonality
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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.
RampCarry-in only, 0 lanes
Trailer Parking0 spots · gravel
Vehicle-Only4 spots
FeeMI Recreation Passport (annual, on vehicle registration)
HoursOpen at all times
Not Available Fish cleaning · Fishing pier · Restrooms · Pier
Scout's Notes
Ramp Quirks & Etiquette
No Real Ramp
There's no improved ramp here — no concrete, no lanes, no trailer parking. This is strictly a carry-in spot for canoes, kayaks, or small inflatables you can drag down the bank.
Trout Water Worth It
The Middle Branch is a solid cold-water tributary of the Muskegon with trout still running through. It's a smaller river, so you're fishing from a kayak or wading — don't expect to fit anything with a motor.
Access Is Primitive
Think two-track pull-off and a worn path to the water. You'll want to scout the bank before committing — conditions change with the season, and spring high water can make the put-in muddy and slick.
Low-Pressure Fishing
Almost nobody else is here. If you want solitude on a northern Michigan trout stream without fighting for elbow room, this is the kind of spot you keep to yourself. Don't expect amenities — bring everything you need.
Sources: DNR GIS data, Google Reviews
About This Lake
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