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.
RampUnimproved, 1 lane
Trailer Parking10 spots · gravel
Vehicle-Only2 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
Electric Only Water
No gas motors allowed on Tomahawk Creek Flooding — electric or paddle only. That keeps the crowds thin and the water quiet, but it also means you're not hauling a big bass boat in here.
Shallow Throughout
This is shallow water pretty much everywhere. Pike stack up in here, and the panfishing can be ridiculous — but don't expect deep structure. A flat-bottom or canoe is your best bet.
Stick-Ups Everywhere
Expect to navigate around a lot of submerged timber and stick-ups, especially if you're paddling the back stretches. It's part of the charm, but it'll chew up a trolling motor prop if you're not paying attention.
Parking No Issue
Ten trailer spots at a single-lane ramp, but with this little traffic you'll almost never compete for space. Even on a summer weekend, you might see two or three other rigs tops.
Ice Fishing Spot
This gets regular use in winter for ice fishing — shallow water means it freezes solid and early. Pike are the main draw through the ice. Access road stays passable but bring what you need; it's rustic out here.
Sources: DNR GIS data, Google Reviews
About This Lake
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