Craft & Seasonality
✓
Motorboat ✓
Kayak / Canoe ✓
Jet Ski / PWC ✗
Large 22ft+ ✗
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 Parking3 spots · gravel
Vehicle-Only1 spots
FeeMI Recreation Passport (annual, on vehicle registration)
Hours4 AM – 11 PM
Not Available Fish cleaning · Fishing pier · Restrooms · Pier
Scout's Notes
Ramp Quirks & Etiquette
Tiny But Quiet
One lane, three trailer spots — that's it. This is a small inland lake in Van Buren County, not the massive border lake up north. Bring a modest rig and you'll be fine; anything over 18 feet is going to feel silly here.
Shallow Throughout
The lake is genuinely shallow, so keep your motor trimmed up and pay attention. Great for panfish and bass, but don't expect to find deep structure or any serious drop-offs to work.
Parking Fills Fast
Three trailer spots disappear in a hurry on a summer Saturday morning. If you're not there by 7 AM on a weekend, you might be improvising. Weekday mornings are a completely different story — you'll likely have the lake to yourself.
Low-Key Gem
This isn't a destination launch — it's the kind of spot you keep in your back pocket when you want solitude. No crowds, no wake boats, just a quiet lake that fishes well if you dial in the right presentation.
Sources: DNR GIS data, Google Reviews, Google Street View
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