[{"id":"ackerman-lake","name":"Ackerman Lake","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["rainbow"],"county":"Alger","region":"Eastern Lake Superior","rc":"UP","count":1,"desc":"This is a beautiful lake to just paddle around and/or fish.  A hiking trail is also accessible at this location for those seeking a little fresh \"UP\" air. Most anglers fishing here will use minnows targeting the thermocline during the warm months and","lat":46.33212,"lon":-86.79928,"access_pts":[{"n":"Ackerman Lake","lat":46.33212,"lon":-86.79928,"dir":"Ackerman Lake is located southwest of Munising. Leaving Munising, follow M-94 about 9.2 miles to Ackerman Lake access on the left-hand side of the roa"}]},{"id":"alberta-pond","name":"Alberta Pond","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["brook"],"county":"Baraga","region":"Western Lake Superior","rc":"UP","count":1,"desc":"This scenic pond is located on Highway US-41 and receives heavy fishing pressure year round. This pond has easy parking, a picnic table, and open-space shorefishing from grass banks. It's also perfect for kayak use. Most anglers use artificial bait, ","lat":46.64412,"lon":-88.47848,"access_pts":[{"n":"Alberta Pond","lat":46.64412,"lon":-88.47848,"dir":"This waterbody is located 9 miles south of L'Anse, Michigan on State Highway US-41."}]},{"id":"au-sable-river","name":"Au Sable River","usgs_id":"ausable","parent":null,"species":["brook","brown","rainbow"],"county":"Crawford","region":"Northern Lake Huron","rc":"NLE","count":33,"desc":"This is walk-in access only to the \"Williams Tract\", a large tract of land on the Au Sable River that the State acquired in 1994.  There are a number of trails off the main road that go to the river, including one a quarter mile north of Pollack Brid","lat":44.68498,"lon":-84.74948,"access_pts":[{"n":"Au Sable River At Williams Tract","lat":44.68498,"lon":-84.74948,"dir":"From M-72 west of Grayling, go north on Au Sable Trail.  Continue on Au Sable Trail until it ends in a T with Pollak Bridge Road.  Turn left (west) an"},{"n":"Au Sable River At Pollack Bridge","lat":44.68493,"lon":-84.74575,"dir":"From M-72 west of Grayling, go north on Au Sable Trail.  Continue on Au Sable Trail until it ends in a T with Pollack Bridge Road and turn right (East"},{"n":"Au Sable River At Rayburn's South","lat":44.66311,"lon":-84.66793,"dir":"From the intersection of M-72 and Business I-75, go east on M-72 for just under two miles.  Turn left at the black top road between the fieldstone pil"},{"n":"Au Sable River At Burton's Landing","lat":44.66354,"lon":-84.64755,"dir":"On M-72, travel just under 3 miles east of the M-72 and Business I-75 intersection.  Burton's Landing is just under a half mile north of M-72 at the e"},{"n":"Au Sable River At Louie's Landing","lat":44.66542,"lon":-84.63753,"dir":"From the intersection of South Down River Road (M-72) and Business I-75, drive east for 3.4 miles to Louie's Landing Road.  Turn left (north) and cont"},{"n":"Au Sable River At Keystone Landing","lat":44.66484,"lon":-84.62727,"dir":"From the intersection of South Down River Road (M-72) and Business I-75, go east for just under 4 miles to Keystone Landing Road.  Turn left (north) o"}]},{"id":"au-sable-river-meadow-springs","name":"Au Sable River - Meadow Springs","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["brown","rainbow"],"county":"Oscoda","region":"Northern Lake Huron","rc":"NLE","count":1,"desc":"Wading water is available, but anglers should use caution. Good presentations to use are dry flies, nymphs, spinners and crankbaits. This is U.S. Forest Service property, federal laws apply.","lat":44.6567,"lon":-84.0761,"access_pts":[{"n":"Au Sable River - Meadow Springs","lat":44.6567,"lon":-84.0761,"dir":"From the junction of M72/33 highway and County Road 600/F32; take F32 east 3.1 miles, then turn south on Forest Road 4371 and drive a short distance u"}]},{"id":"au-sable-river-u-s-forest-service-forest-road-4366-loop-and-river","name":"Au Sable River - U.S. Forest Service Forest Road 4366 - Loop And River","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["brown","rainbow"],"county":"Oscoda","region":"Northern Lake Huron","rc":"NLE","count":1,"desc":"Wading water is limited, but available with caution. Stairs down to water. Good presentations to use are dry flies, nymphs, spinners, and crankbaits. Multiple locations to enter the river along this loop road. Sand, cobble, gravel bottom. 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Follow H-03 for "}]},{"id":"augusta-creek","name":"Augusta Creek","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["brown","rainbow"],"county":"Kalamazoo","region":"Southern Lake Michigan","rc":"WLP","count":2,"desc":"The Augusta Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area consists of 395 acres and is primarily managed for Boblink and Ring-necked Pheasant habitat. Augusta Creek was a primary study site for researchers associated with MSU that worked for a period out of the","lat":42.39704,"lon":-85.36269,"access_pts":[{"n":"Augusta Creek DNR State Fish and Wildlife Area","lat":42.39704,"lon":-85.36269,"dir":"Access point parking is a dirt road and lot on the east of 42nd Street between East C Avenue and East B Avenue within the Augusta Creek State Fish and"},{"n":"Augusta Creek Kellogg Forest","lat":42.36736,"lon":-85.3561,"dir":"Access site is within Michigan State University\u00b4s W.K. Kellogg Experimental Forest located at 7060 North 42nd Street just south of Hwy. 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Banana Lake has been managed for Rainbow Trout for more than 60 years. Banana Lake is a Type B regulated trout lake which provides anglers trout fishing opportunities all y","lat":46.07077,"lon":-86.49023,"access_pts":[{"n":"Banana Lake","lat":46.07077,"lon":-86.49023,"dir":"From HWY 2, travel West and North on Highway M-149 About 9 miles. Turn Left (heading West) onto County Rd 453 (Miller Rd P-453) for 2.2 miles. Turn Ri"}]},{"id":"bear-19-lake","name":"Bear (19) Lake","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["rainbow"],"county":"Schoolcraft","region":"Northern Lake Michigan","rc":"NLW","count":1,"desc":"Bear (19) Lake is a 26 acre lake located in western Schoolcraft County. Bear (19) Lake has been managed for Rainbow Trout for more than 60 years. 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Access site by walking north to northwest to Bear Cree"},{"n":"Bear Creek 127th Avenue","lat":42.61564,"lon":-85.95022,"dir":"Access from 127th Avenue (dirt road). Walk-in access to site by heading north to Bear Creek. "},{"n":"Bear Creek 34th Street","lat":42.62767,"lon":-85.87991,"dir":"Access this site from 34th Street north of 128th Avenue where there is room to park for about 3 cars on the west side of the road.  Bear Creek crosses"},{"n":"Bear Creek 38th Street","lat":42.62096,"lon":-85.91871,"dir":"Access from 38th Street just south of 128th Avenue turn west onto dirt road where there is parking for about 5 cars.  Access site by walking north by "}]},{"id":"bear-lake","name":"Bear Lake","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["brown","rainbow"],"county":"Kalkaska","region":"Central Lake Michigan","rc":"NLW","count":1,"desc":"Most anglers fishing this 316 acre lake do so by trolling. The lake stratifies, so in the summer anglers need to fish in and below the thermocline. Anglers typically troll with body baits, spoons, cowbells, and sewn minnows. Some anglers use leadcore","lat":44.72426,"lon":-84.93663,"access_pts":[{"n":"Bear Lake","lat":44.72426,"lon":-84.93663,"dir":"Between Kalkaska and Grayling, from M-72 turn north on to East Bear Lake Road and proceed one mile to the access site."}]},{"id":"bear-river","name":"Bear River","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["brown","rainbow","steelhead"],"county":"Emmet","region":"Central Lake Michigan","rc":"NLW","count":1,"desc":"The best stretch of the Bear River for trout fishing is from Sheridan Road downstream to the mouth. In this short reach the river drops nearly 75 of elevation, so the stream here is very fast with prominent pools and riffles. This stretch of river is","lat":45.37426,"lon":-84.96129,"access_pts":[{"n":"Bear River","lat":45.37426,"lon":-84.96129,"dir":"Begin in the Petoskey business district. For upstream access off US-131, turn right (east) onto Sheridan Street, follow road down the hill, and the pa"}]},{"id":"belle-river","name":"Belle River","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["steelhead"],"county":"St. Clair","region":"Lake Erie","rc":"CLP","count":1,"desc":"This park looks like just a small family park but there are also trails that go along the river allowing you to access the river at a variety of locations. The river is wide enough in this section to provide a good setting for fly fishing or spin cas","lat":42.90071,"lon":-82.76815,"access_pts":[{"n":"Belle River Memphis Park","lat":42.90071,"lon":-82.76815,"dir":"Starting in Memphis at the intersection of Memphis Ridge Road (M-19) and Boardman Road head north on Memphis Ridge Road. The park entrance will be on "}]},{"id":"big-blue-lake","name":"Big Blue Lake","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":[],"county":"Kalkaska","region":"Central Lake Michigan","rc":"NLW","count":1,"desc":"Lake trout can be caught from this 114 acre lake by trolling or jigging. The lake stratifies, so in the summer anglers need to fish below the thermocline. Anglers typically troll with body baits, spoons, cowbells, and sewn minnows. Some anglers use d","lat":44.80356,"lon":-84.89408,"access_pts":[{"n":"Big Blue Lake","lat":44.80356,"lon":-84.89408,"dir":"From M-72- go north on Bear Lake Road for 4.3 miles. Turn right (east) onto County Road 612. After 2 miles, turn left (north) onto Blue Lake Road. Pro"}]},{"id":"big-chub-lake","name":"Big Chub Lake","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["rainbow"],"county":"Otsego","region":"Northern Lake Huron","rc":"NLE","count":1,"desc":"Big Chub Lake is 75 acres in size and 74 feet deep at its deepest point. In addition to rainbow trout anglers can expect to catch a variety of fish including largemouth bass and northern pike.","lat":44.90269,"lon":-84.63526,"access_pts":[{"n":"Big Chub Lake","lat":44.90269,"lon":-84.63526,"dir":"Access site is at the end of Chub Lake Drive off of Old State Road (CR F-38).  The undeveloped ramp is at the end of Chub Lake Drive. Parking is limit"}]},{"id":"birch-lake","name":"Birch Lake","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["rainbow"],"county":"Cass","region":"Southern Lake Michigan","rc":"WLP","count":1,"desc":"Sears Memorial Park at Birch Lake is owned and maintained by the Cass County Parks and Recreation Department. It has a paved parking lot and concrete boat launch. There are no toilets at the access site. The site is open from sunrise until sunset or ","lat":41.87143,"lon":-85.85174,"access_pts":[{"n":"Birch Lake Sears Memorial Park","lat":41.87143,"lon":-85.85174,"dir":"Boat launch and parking (3 spaces) at Henry Sears Memorial Park off Birch Road. Site is about 0.3 miles north of the Sears Street/Birch Road intersect"}]},{"id":"bird-lake","name":"Bird Lake","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["rainbow"],"county":"Hillsdale","region":"Lake Erie","rc":"CLP","count":1,"desc":"This is a small lake (114 acres) that provides a relatively quiet fishing experience, although there is some recreational boat traffic from residents around the lake.  There is a concrete ramp with a paved parking lot suitable for small to medium siz","lat":41.82815,"lon":-84.53436,"access_pts":[{"n":"Bird Lake","lat":41.82815,"lon":-84.53436,"dir":"The boat launch for Deep Lake is located on the south side of the western basin of the lake off of Lewis Drive east of Bird Lake Road.  To reach the l"}]},{"id":"biscuit-creek-at-biscuit-creek","name":"Biscuit Creek At Biscuit Creek","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["brook"],"county":"Chippewa","region":"Northern Lake Huron","rc":"NLE","count":1,"desc":"This is small stream (less than 10 feet wide), with lots of overhanging trees. The U.S. Forest Service has done habitat improvement on this stream, putting in log cover structures and spawning riffles.","lat":46.206,"lon":-84.81387,"access_pts":[{"n":"Biscuit Creek At Biscuit Creek Road (U.S. Forest Service 3338)","lat":46.206,"lon":-84.81387,"dir":"From H40 (Trout Lake Road), go north on Hayward School Road to Biscuit Creek Road (USFS 3338). Go east approximately 1.4 miles to a turnout on the sou"}]},{"id":"black-creek-at-sweiger-creek","name":"Black Creek At Sweiger Creek","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["brook"],"county":"Chippewa","region":"Northern Lake Huron","rc":"NLE","count":1,"desc":"This is a small stream (less than 10 feet wide), with lots of overhanging brush. There is a single-car pull-out parking spot near the stream crossing.","lat":46.27837,"lon":-84.87418,"access_pts":[{"n":"Black Creek At Sweiger Creek Truck Trail","lat":46.27837,"lon":-84.87418,"dir":"Take M28 west of Raco to Sullivan Creek Trail. Turn south and go approximately 3.5 miles, then turn west on Sweiger Creek Truck Trail (U.S. Forest Ser"}]},{"id":"black-river","name":"Black River","usgs_id":"black-river-up","parent":null,"species":["brook","brown"],"county":"Gogebic","region":"Western Lake Superior","rc":"UP","count":1,"desc":"The river is easy to wade and offers open tree canopy that is favorable for fly fishing enthusiasts. There are no bait or tackle shops in Wakefield, Bessemer or Ironwood - other than purchasing worms and crawlers from any Holiday gas station location","lat":46.51107,"lon":-90.0733,"access_pts":[{"n":"Black River","lat":46.51107,"lon":-90.0733,"dir":"From the town of Bessemer, proceed north at the intersection of Highway US-2 and North Moore Street. In .7 miles, North Moore Street turns left and be"}]},{"id":"black-river-at-black-river","name":"Black River At Black River","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["brook","rainbow","steelhead"],"county":"Mackinac","region":"Northern Lake Michigan","rc":"NLW","count":1,"desc":"The Black River supports a salmon spawning run and contains resident populations of both brook and rainbow trout.","lat":46.11784,"lon":-85.36622,"access_pts":[{"n":"Black River At Black River State Forest Campground","lat":46.11784,"lon":-85.36622,"dir":"From Naubinway, travel approximately 5.5 miles east on US-2. Turn left onto Black River Road (heading north) and travel approximately 2.1 miles, then "}]},{"id":"boardman-river","name":"Boardman River","usgs_id":"boardman","parent":null,"species":["brook","brown","rainbow","steelhead"],"county":"Grand Traverse","region":"Central Lake Michigan","rc":"NLW","count":4,"desc":"This section of the Boardman River has cooler water temperatures and good sections of gravel that proves to be a very productive stretch of river to trout fish throughout the summer months. The river here has a lot of overhanging trees and cover, as ","lat":44.67341,"lon":-85.40212,"access_pts":[{"n":"Boardman River The Forks","lat":44.67341,"lon":-85.40212,"dir":"From Traverse City follow Supply Road east towards US-131. Turn right onto Brown Bridge Road and follow this to The Forks State Forest Campground. The"},{"n":"Boardman River Bitner Road","lat":44.708,"lon":-85.62271,"dir":""},{"n":"Boardman River Scheck's Place","lat":44.65265,"lon":-85.45666,"dir":"From Traverse City take Garfield Road to Hobbs Highway/Ranch Rudolph Road. Follow Ranch Rudolph Road to Brown Bridge Road. Turn right onto Brown Bridg"},{"n":"Boardman River Shumsky\u00b4s","lat":44.65097,"lon":-85.59049,"dir":"From Traverse City begin traveling on Beitner Road to River Road; turn right on River Road and proceed for approximately 2 miles. Look for a brown DNR"}]},{"id":"boyne-river","name":"Boyne River","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["brook","brown","rainbow","steelhead"],"county":"Charlevoix","region":"Central Lake Michigan","rc":"NLW","count":1,"desc":"The land surrounding this access site is owned by Boyne Mountain USA, but is open for public access. Boyne Mountain USA along with the Friends of the Boyne River group keep the trails and access structures maintained for angler use.","lat":45.19657,"lon":-84.95742,"access_pts":[{"n":"Boyne River","lat":45.19657,"lon":-84.95742,"dir":"Access site is from Dam Road just north of M-75, southeast of Boyne City. Parking is along the road on the dirt pull off area, access includes path wa"}]},{"id":"brandywine-creek","name":"Brandywine Creek","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["brown"],"county":"Berrien","region":"Southern Lake Michigan","rc":"WLP","count":2,"desc":"Brandywine Creek Nature Park is owned by Niles Township.  Additional access to the creek at US Hwy 12 (Latitude: 41.797332; Longitude: -86.21459) and at 15th Street (Latitude: 41.810005; Longitude: -86.239817) crossings.  US-12 is a busy road so plea","lat":41.80844,"lon":-86.25942,"access_pts":[{"n":"Brandywine Creek Community Park","lat":41.80844,"lon":-86.25942,"dir":"Community Park is located south of the city of Niles off Bond Street onto Norred Court between Fort Street and Beeson Road. There is a large gravel pa"},{"n":"Brandywine Creek Nature Park","lat":41.80349,"lon":-86.25442,"dir":"Heading south on Third Street from the city of Niles, Brandywine Creek Nature Park is located on the east side of South Third Street immediately south"}]},{"id":"brule-river","name":"Brule River","usgs_id":"brule-river","parent":null,"species":["brook"],"county":"Iron","region":"Northern Lake Michigan","rc":"NLW","count":2,"desc":"The Brule River is a popular water for fishing from kayak or canoe. There are some stretches that require a short drag over rocks during low flow periods. The river is shallow and can be navigatged by wading. This section of river has had tree drops ","lat":45.98769,"lon":-88.65239,"access_pts":[{"n":"Brule River M-189 Bridge","lat":45.98769,"lon":-88.65239,"dir":"From the city of Iron River travel south on M-189 and proceed to the Bridge over the Brule River. This is the Wisconsin-Michigan border. There is a sm"},{"n":"Brule River M-73 Bridge","lat":46.03243,"lon":-88.79725,"dir":"From the city of Iron River travel west on US Hwy 2 to M-73 on your left (south). Turn onto M-73 and proceed to the Bridge over the Brule River. This "}]},{"id":"canada-creek","name":"Canada Creek","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["brook"],"county":"Presque Isle","region":"Northern Lake Huron","rc":"NLE","count":5,"desc":"This smaller stream offers quality brook trout opportunity in this reach but the river is typically smaller than the rest of the Black River system. Fish up to 10 inches are common, larger fish are more rare. Substrate here is primarily sand, with so","lat":45.24167,"lon":-84.22886,"access_pts":[{"n":"Canada Creek CR-634","lat":45.24167,"lon":-84.22886,"dir":"From M-33, 8.2 miles south of Onaway, turn right (west) on CR-634 and continue approximately 1.0 mile to site. The turnoff on CR-634 is approximately "},{"n":"Canada Creek DNR Sandpits","lat":45.22876,"lon":-84.22028,"dir":"From the trail road immediately north of the Canada Creek DNR Stairs site, continue 0.1 mile southwest until position cooridinates are reached."},{"n":"Canada Creek DNR Stairs","lat":45.22936,"lon":-84.21861,"dir":"This site is best reached from a forest road located at approximately 2.5 miles north of the main entrance to Canada Creek Ranch. Turn west and bear r"},{"n":"Canada Creek Highway","lat":45.21842,"lon":-84.21366,"dir":"From M-33, turn west on Bear Den Road and continue 0.2 mile to turnoff on right which is immediately north of road/stream crossing. Continue 0.1 mile "},{"n":"Canada Creek M-33 County Line Access","lat":45.19869,"lon":-84.20208,"dir":"From M-33 near the county boundaries of Montmorency and Presque Isle, turn west on the access road which extends past the electrical substation facili"}]},{"id":"carp-river","name":"Carp River","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["brook","brown","steelhead"],"county":"Mackinac","region":"Northern Lake Huron","rc":"NLE","count":6,"desc":"This access site is used primarily for steelhead. There is a concrete fishing pier along the river that was built during the hey-day of smelt dipping. Steelhead fishing here is primarily done in the spring and fall.","lat":46.02439,"lon":-84.69658,"access_pts":[{"n":"Carp River At Mouth","lat":46.02439,"lon":-84.69658,"dir":"From Mackinac Trail, go northeast on Carp River Road. Then take USFS 3127 to the east (Carp River Boat Spur)."},{"n":"Carp River At U.s. Forest Service 3458","lat":46.07518,"lon":-84.96236,"dir":"Take M123 north from Moran. Take Burma Road to the west, then turn north on U.S. Forest Service 3458 (aka Nogi A Road). Drive approximately 1.4 miles "},{"n":"Carp River At Mcdonald Rapids","lat":46.04307,"lon":-84.72866,"dir":"Take Mackinac Trail north of St. Ignace. Just north of the Carp River Campground entrance, take U.S. Forest Service 3308 to the west. This road ends i"},{"n":"Carp River At Powerline","lat":46.01715,"lon":-84.72561,"dir":"From Mackinac Trail, take Red Creek Road (FR 3118/Red Creek Road) to the south/west to Powerline Crossing. Park at the road and walk the powerline nor"},{"n":"Carp River At U.s. Forest Service 3755","lat":46.08522,"lon":-84.97804,"dir":"From M123 north of Moran, take U.S. Forest Service 3332 (aka Nogi A Road) west to USFS 3458.  Take U.S. Forest Service 3458 northwest to U.S. Forest S"},{"n":"Carp River Near Sand Traps","lat":46.09831,"lon":-84.98555,"dir":"Take M-123 north of Moran to U.S. Forest Service 3332. Heads west to U.S. Forest Service 3458 (aka Nogi A Road), stay right (north) on 3332 to the riv"}]},{"id":"carp-river-at-carp-river","name":"Carp River At Carp River","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["brook","brown","steelhead"],"county":"Mackinac","region":"Northern Lake Huron","rc":"NLE","count":1,"desc":"River is deep and sandy here, with depths at 2-4 feet but with deeper holes.","lat":46.03387,"lon":-84.71981,"access_pts":[{"n":"Carp River At Carp River Campground","lat":46.03387,"lon":-84.71981,"dir":"Carp River Campground is located off Mackinac Trail north of St. Ignace. U.S. Forest Service 3445 crosses the Carp River."}]},{"id":"carp-river-at-east-lake","name":"Carp River At East Lake","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["brook","brown","steelhead"],"county":"Mackinac","region":"Northern Lake Huron","rc":"NLE","count":1,"desc":"There's a parking area for 2-3 cars about 50 yards from the bridge. There is a trail to the river from the parking area. This river is approximately 20 feet wide. It can be waded, but watch for deep holes.","lat":46.05689,"lon":-84.79793,"access_pts":[{"n":"Carp River At East Lake Road","lat":46.05689,"lon":-84.79793,"dir":"From the village of Moran, take M-123 to Charles Moran Road, then turn east. Then turn north on East Lake Road for 4.7 miles to the river crossing."}]},{"id":"center-lake","name":"Center Lake","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["rainbow"],"county":"Osceola","region":"Central Lake Michigan","rc":"NLW","count":1,"desc":"Center Lake is a small 40 acre inland lake that is suitable for canoes, kayaks, and small boats. Fisheries Division surveys show that the stocked rainbows survive and hold over well in this lake. The lake does stratify, so in the summer, fishing effo","lat":44.11063,"lon":-85.38795,"access_pts":[{"n":"Center Lake","lat":44.11063,"lon":-85.38795,"dir":"Center Lake is located approximately 5 miles east of the Village of Tustin, in Osceola County. 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Pleasure boating in the summer is relatively quiet and winter time activity is primarily limited to property owners of the lake. Anglers can find Lake Trout along the southern ","lat":46.47483,"lon":-86.95485,"access_pts":[{"n":"Deer Lake","lat":46.47483,"lon":-86.95485,"dir":"Starting in Munising, head west on M-28 about 18 miles. Deer Lake is located on the south side of the road and the DNR boat launch (sign) is just befo"}]},{"id":"dowagiac-creek","name":"Dowagiac Creek","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["brown"],"county":"Cass","region":"Southern Lake Michigan","rc":"WLP","count":1,"desc":"Cass County\u00b4s 580 acre Fred Russ Forest Park is 8 miles east of the town of Dowagiac. It is a research forest with a 13 acre park boasting sheltered picnic areas, a canoe landing, playground equipment, hiking trails and fresh water. The park is open ","lat":42.01241,"lon":-85.96118,"access_pts":[{"n":"Dowagiac Creek Fred Russ Forest Park","lat":42.01241,"lon":-85.96118,"dir":"Parking  is available at this road crossing where Marcellus Hwy crosses Dowagiac Creek, or within the Fred Russ Forest County Park (20379 Marcellus Hw"}]},{"id":"dowagiac-river","name":"Dowagiac River","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["brown","steelhead"],"county":"Berrien","region":"Southern Lake Michigan","rc":"WLP","count":4,"desc":"The current is swift and many spots are too deep to wade. Anglers often fish from shore below the dam or launch at the City of Niles property and fish out of a canoe or rowboat. ","lat":41.86508,"lon":-86.24355,"access_pts":[{"n":"Dowagiac River City of Niles Park","lat":41.86508,"lon":-86.24355,"dir":"The City of Niles Park is located off Pucker Street about 0.2 miles west of the M-51 intersection. 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Turn left on CR-622 and follow 0.6 mile t"}]},{"id":"east-branch-of-fox-river","name":"East Branch Of Fox River","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["brook","brown"],"county":"Schoolcraft","region":"Northern Lake Michigan","rc":"NLW","count":1,"desc":"The Fox River is noted for its wild brook trout fishery. This location contains deep holes, undercut banks and woody debris - all of which are characteristics of good trout water.","lat":46.40438,"lon":-85.94807,"access_pts":[{"n":"East Branch Of Fox River At M-77 Bridge","lat":46.40438,"lon":-85.94807,"dir":"From Seney, travel north 4.1 miles on M-77 to reach the M-77 Bridge. You can access the river by using the right-of-way along the road and bridge."}]},{"id":"east-branch-ontonagon-river","name":"East Branch Ontonagon River","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["brook","brown","steelhead"],"county":"Houghton","region":"Western Lake Superior","rc":"UP","count":1,"desc":"This a nice, open canopy river that lends to easy fly fishing opportunities. The river has cascading shallow rock ledges along with sweeping, deep river bends. Fish are often found in the splash pools below rock ledges or in the deep water river bend","lat":46.50505,"lon":-88.94877,"access_pts":[{"n":"East Branch Ontonagon River - Sparrow Rapids","lat":46.50505,"lon":-88.94877,"dir":"On State Highway M-28 at the town of Kenton, at a distance of .2 miles east of Kenton, take Forest Highway 16 north for .2 miles to Sparrow Rapids Roa"}]},{"id":"east-branch-tahquamenon-river","name":"East Branch Tahquamenon River","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["brook"],"county":"Chippewa","region":"Eastern Lake Superior","rc":"UP","count":2,"desc":"This river is mostly waded by anglers.  Bank fishing is possible near the access site but private property and limited access makes bank fishing difficult.  Floating is not possible due to many impassable log jams and areas with tight tag alders.  An","lat":46.37068,"lon":-85.03489,"access_pts":[{"n":"East Branch Tahquamenon River Old Hatchery","lat":46.37068,"lon":-85.03489,"dir":"North of Eckerman Corners (intersection of M-28 and m-123), drive north on M-123 towards Paradise for abot 1.5 miles.  In Eckerman, the Old Eckerman H"},{"n":"East Branch Tahquamenon River Railroad Grade","lat":46.36497,"lon":-85.03264,"dir":"Site is north of Eckerman Corners (intersection of M-28 and M-123).  Drive north on M-123 towards Paradise for about 1.3 miles to the railroad grade h"}]},{"id":"east-branch-two-hearted-river","name":"East Branch Two Hearted River","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["brook","steelhead"],"county":"Luce","region":"Eastern Lake Superior","rc":"UP","count":1,"desc":"While fishing this river anglers can find deep holes and plenty of overhead cover for big trout.  The most successful anglers will use natural bait.  Wading is possible but most anglers will fish the river from the bank.  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Access "}]},{"id":"farwell-lake","name":"Farwell Lake","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["rainbow"],"county":"Jackson","region":"Southern Lake Michigan","rc":"WLP","count":1,"desc":"The boat launch and access site at Pine Hills Lake is owned and maintained by DNR Parks and Recreation Division out of the Jackson Field Office","lat":42.09471,"lon":-84.47718,"access_pts":[{"n":"Farwell Lake","lat":42.09471,"lon":-84.47718,"dir":"Public access is from Pine Hills Lake in Jackson County as there is no direct land access to Farwell Lake. This site has 18 parking spaces available w"}]},{"id":"forest-lake","name":"Forest Lake","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["brook"],"county":"Iron","region":"Northern Lake Michigan","rc":"NLW","count":1,"desc":"This is a walk-in fishing opportunity and vehicle access is prohibited. Forest Lake is surrounded by National Forest property with no dwellings or buildings and is undeveloped. The northeast corner of the lake has a walk-in camping site available for","lat":46.32247,"lon":-88.9488,"access_pts":[{"n":"Forest Lake","lat":46.32247,"lon":-88.9488,"dir":"Travel west from the city of Iron River on US Hwy 2 approximately 14 miles to National Forest 16. Turn right (north) on NF-16 and travel until reachin"}]},{"id":"fortune-pond","name":"Fortune Pond","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["brook","rainbow"],"county":"Iron","region":"Northern Lake Michigan","rc":"NLW","count":1,"desc":"Fortune Pond is the remnant of a flooded open-pit mining operation. There are no homes or cabins on this pond and it remains mostly undeveloped. Zebra mussels have been found, so great care should be taken to follow good aquatic invasive species prev","lat":46.10048,"lon":-88.38487,"access_pts":[{"n":"Fortune Pond","lat":46.10048,"lon":-88.38487,"dir":"Starting at US Hwy 141 in Crystal Falls, proceed 1.3 miles west on US Hwy 2 and turn north onto New Bristol Road. The Fortune Pond access driveway wil"}]},{"id":"fox-river","name":"Fox River","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["brook"],"county":"Schoolcraft","region":"Northern Lake Michigan","rc":"NLW","count":2,"desc":"The Fox River is noted for its wild brook trout fishery and is managed as a \"Natural River\".","lat":46.34575,"lon":-85.95104,"access_pts":[{"n":"Fox River At M-28 Bridge","lat":46.34575,"lon":-85.95104,"dir":"From the intersection of M-28 and M-77 in Seney, travel west on M-28 for approximately 500 feet. 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There are homes and cabins on this lake; however, approximately 40% of the shoreline is undeveloped. This campground is in the vicinity of several other Trout Trail","lat":46.17094,"lon":-88.88443,"access_pts":[{"n":"Golden Lake","lat":46.17094,"lon":-88.88443,"dir":"Travel west from the city of Iron River on US Hwy 2 approximately 14 miles to National Forest 16. Turn right (north) on NF-16 and travel 3/4 of a mile"}]},{"id":"green-lake","name":"Green Lake","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["rainbow"],"county":"Antrim","region":"Central Lake Michigan","rc":"NLW","count":1,"desc":"The boat launch is sand with limited parking. The lake is comprised of multiple basins; from the launch in the main basin head through the small channel to access the rest of the lake.","lat":44.88371,"lon":-85.12978,"access_pts":[{"n":"Green Lake","lat":44.88371,"lon":-85.12978,"dir":"From Mancelona head south on US-131/M-66. Just south of the village of Antrim, turn right onto Elder Road and head west. A signed two-track dirt road "}]},{"id":"guernsey-lake","name":"Guernsey Lake","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["brown"],"county":"Kalkaska","region":"Central Lake Michigan","rc":"NLW","count":1,"desc":"Guernsey Lake can be found just adjacent to the Sand Lakes Quiet Area. There is a Forest Resources Division rustic campground on the east side of the lake, with numerous hiking and equestrian trails nearby. The lake can be most easily fished with a s","lat":44.71436,"lon":-85.32596,"access_pts":[{"n":"Guernsey Lake","lat":44.71436,"lon":-85.32596,"dir":"From the Traverse City area take Supply Road east to Broomhead. Take Broomhead north to the intersection of Guernsey Lake Road and stay to the right. 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The public access is on the n"}]},{"id":"hemlock-lake","name":"Hemlock Lake","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["rainbow"],"county":"Cass","region":"Southern Lake Michigan","rc":"WLP","count":1,"desc":"Gravel parking lot and gravel boat launch. There is a rustic toilet at the access site. The site is closed from 11 pm to 4 am. ","lat":42.06587,"lon":-85.80398,"access_pts":[{"n":"Hemlock Lake","lat":42.06587,"lon":-85.80398,"dir":"There is a boat launch and parking (10 spaces) at the Hemlock Lake DNR access site off Taylor Drive. This site is about 0.1 miles from the Hemlock Lak"}]},{"id":"higgins-lake","name":"Higgins Lake","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["rainbow"],"county":"Crawford","region":"Central Lake Michigan","rc":"NLW","count":3,"desc":"Higgins Lake is 10,186 acres in size and up to 120 feet in depth.  Fishing is good during summer and winter.  Summer fishing is limited primarily to boat fishing because the shoreline has extensive shallows.  Boats usually troll for lake trout and ra","lat":44.51123,"lon":-84.76085,"access_pts":[{"n":"Higgins Lake North State Park","lat":44.51123,"lon":-84.76085,"dir":"From the intersection of U.S. 127 and North Higgins Lake Road north of Houghton Lake, travel on North Higgins Lake Road travel east 0.6 miles to the H"},{"n":"Higgins Lake South State Park","lat":44.42655,"lon":-84.68029,"dir":"From the intersection of U.S. 127 and County Road 104 (West Higgins Lake Road) north of Houghton Lake, take CR-104 and travel east 6 miles to the Higg"},{"n":"Higgins Lake West Boat Access","lat":44.47964,"lon":-84.77839,"dir":"From the intersection of U.S. 127 and North Higgins Lake Road north of Houghton Lake, travel on North Higgins Lake Road east 0.2 miles to Old US-27, t"}]},{"id":"hike-lake","name":"Hike Lake","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["brook"],"county":"Alger","region":"Northern Lake Michigan","rc":"NLW","count":1,"desc":"Hike Lake is a 11 acre lake located within the Hiawatha National Forest.  Hike Lake has been managed for Brook Trout for more than 50 years.  Hike Lake, along with nearby Rock Lake and Bette's Pond, is a Type A Trout Lake which provides anglers trout","lat":46.24588,"lon":-86.65725,"access_pts":[{"n":"Hike Lake","lat":46.24588,"lon":-86.65725,"dir":"Turn North off US-2 onto Forest Highway 13. Proceed 28.2 miles and turn Left on Forest Road 2254. Proceed 0.9 miles to junction and turn Left on Fores"}]},{"id":"huron-river","name":"Huron River","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["steelhead"],"county":"Wayne","region":"Lake Erie","rc":"CLP","count":1,"desc":"This section is very popular and can become quite busy with fisherman lining the banks.  If you have a small boat, there is a boat launch located across U.S. 24, downstream of Huroc Park, that you can put in at.  Most anglers fishing from shore cast ","lat":42.09698,"lon":-83.29452,"access_pts":[{"n":"Huron River Flatrock Dam Hurock Park","lat":42.09698,"lon":-83.29452,"dir":"Huroc Park is located in the City of Flatrock on Arsenal Street, west of Telegraph Road (US-24) and just downstream of the Flatrock Dam.  The park lie"}]},{"id":"huron-river-proud-lake","name":"Huron River Proud Lake","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["brown","rainbow"],"county":"Oakland","region":"Lake Erie","rc":"CLP","count":1,"desc":"This fishery is quite popular with anglers affording them a chance to catch large trout without having to drive hours to find them. 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Sh"},{"n":"Kalamazoo River Hacklander","lat":42.63637,"lon":-86.16311,"dir":"East of US Hwy 31, take Riverside Road/130th Avenue then turn north onto 63rd Avenue which leads to this DNR access site. This location provides for l"},{"n":"Kalamazoo River Howard Schultz Park","lat":42.64517,"lon":-86.18916,"dir":"From the Village of Douglas, follow A-2 south and then east on 130th Avenue/Wiley Road. Shultz Park Drive is on the north side before you cross US Hwy"},{"n":"Kalamazoo River M-89 Landing","lat":42.59364,"lon":-85.98337,"dir":"This access site is located off the M-89 Bridge in Allegan County.  There is no boat launch, but anglers can access the Kalamazoo River by small water"},{"n":"Kalamazoo River New Richmond","lat":42.65168,"lon":-86.10769,"dir":"Located off of Old Allegan Road this access site has a paved parking lot for 18 vehicles and a single boat launch ramp. 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There is also a rustic toilet at the access site.","lat":42.16042,"lon":-85.74324,"access_pts":[{"n":"Little Paw Paw Lake","lat":42.16042,"lon":-85.74324,"dir":"Little Paw Paw Lake has a boat launch and parking (9 spaces) at the DNR access site off Paw Paw Lake Drive. The site is approximately 0.9 miles west o"}]},{"id":"little-two-hearted-river","name":"Little Two Hearted River","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["brook","steelhead"],"county":"Luce","region":"Eastern Lake Superior","rc":"UP","count":2,"desc":"This stream is very wadeable in this area.  Log jams are very numerous and offer excellent cover for brook trout.  Anglers may use spinners or natural bait this far down in the system.  Floating is not recommended due to various log jams that make th","lat":46.69406,"lon":-85.38679,"access_pts":[{"n":"Little Two Hearted River at County Road 412","lat":46.69406,"lon":-85.38679,"dir":"This location is north of the village of Newberry.  Drive north on M-123 for about 18 miles to County Road (CR) 500 and turn left.  Follow CR 500 for "},{"n":"Little Two Hearted River Fisher Bridge","lat":46.65163,"lon":-85.37333,"dir":"This site is located north of the village of Newberry.  Drive north on M-123 for about 18 miles to County Road (CR) 500 and turn left.  Follow CR 500 "}]},{"id":"lower-clinton-river-river","name":"Lower Clinton River River","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["steelhead"],"county":"Macomb","region":"Lake Erie","rc":"CLP","count":1,"desc":"This park allows you to get away from the busiest fishing site at Yates Dam and spread out using trails through the woods. 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Follow 3.9 miles to turn on right (northwest) which is East Branch R"},{"n":"Main Branch Black River McKinnon's Bend","lat":45.11752,"lon":-84.45081,"dir":"McKinnons Bend can be most readily reached at the easterly end of Old Vanderbilt Road where it intersects with Black River Trail . From this point con"}]},{"id":"main-branch-black-river-black-river","name":"Main Branch Black River Black River","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["brook"],"county":"Cheboygan","region":"Northern Lake Huron","rc":"NLE","count":1,"desc":"Most of the best fishing here is in the spring, since this reach of river can be warmer in July and August in hot years. Large fish are occasionally caught within miles of this location. 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Follow 3.9 miles to turn on right (northwest) which is East Branch R"}]},{"id":"main-branch-black-river-hardwood-creek","name":"Main Branch Black River Hardwood Creek","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["brook"],"county":"Montmorency","region":"Northern Lake Huron","rc":"NLE","count":1,"desc":"Chandler Dam Road becomes a north-south road in Montmorency County and crosses over tiny Hardwood Creek north of Town Corner Lake campground. On the northeast side of the crossing is a small two track road which ends a hundred yards into the woods. 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Access road is the first d"},{"n":"Maple River Woodland Road","lat":45.52896,"lon":-84.77524,"dir":"The Woodland Road access site is near the Maple River Dam, and the Dam Site Inn.  Go East on Woodland Road from US-31 (south of Pellston).  There is a"}]},{"id":"maple-river-maple-river","name":"Maple River Maple River","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["brook","brown","rainbow"],"county":"Emmet","region":"Northern Lake Huron","rc":"NLE","count":1,"desc":"The access to this site is within the public road right-of-way so please respect private lands and stay in the water once out of the right-of-way.","lat":45.50769,"lon":-84.76236,"access_pts":[{"n":"Maple River Maple River Road","lat":45.50769,"lon":-84.76236,"dir":"Take Maple River Road east from US-31 to the river. Parking is limited to a couple pull-off areas along the side of the road.  "}]},{"id":"mccormick-lake","name":"McCormick Lake","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["brook","brown","rainbow"],"county":"Montmorency","region":"Northern Lake Huron","rc":"NLE","count":1,"desc":"This is a wonderful lake to visit, boat around, and fish. It is a good lake for small boat owners. Some anglers fish the lake at night from boats, using lanterns to attract plankton to the surface during the summer, and then use live bait down below ","lat":44.95707,"lon":-84.25573,"access_pts":[{"n":"McCormick Lake","lat":44.95707,"lon":-84.25573,"dir":"West of the town of Atlanta, drive south from Hwy M-32 onto McCormic Lake Road and follow it south for a couple of miles to the labeled boat launch pu"}]},{"id":"mccoy-creek","name":"McCoy Creek","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["brown"],"county":"Berrien","region":"Southern Lake Michigan","rc":"WLP","count":1,"desc":"US-12 is a busy road. Use caution when parking at this location. Most of the creek upstream of McCoy Creek Recreation Area flows through private land. Please stay in the stream and be respectful of this private property. The stream is about 20 feet w","lat":41.80508,"lon":-86.39635,"access_pts":[{"n":"McCoy Creek","lat":41.80508,"lon":-86.39635,"dir":"There is roadside parking along US-12, Bakertown Road (Latitude: 41.813064; Longitude: -86.387556), and Schirmer Parkway (Latitude: 41.833672; Longitu"}]},{"id":"mill-creek","name":"Mill Creek","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["brown","steelhead"],"county":"Berrien","region":"Southern Lake Michigan","rc":"WLP","count":3,"desc":"There are picnic tables in the park. The stream width is approximately 20 feet at this site. Mill Creek is wadeable, but anglers should be alert for deep holes and tripping hazards. The stream becomes highly turbid after rain events. There is additio","lat":42.19023,"lon":-86.25857,"access_pts":[{"n":"Mill Creek Flaherty Park","lat":42.19023,"lon":-86.25857,"dir":"Flaherty Park is owned by the City of Watervliet. From M-140 (Main Street) turn east onto Butternut Street. Take first street on the right (Church Str"},{"n":"Mill Creek St. Joseph Street","lat":42.18677,"lon":-86.25816,"dir":"The City of Watervliet owns property along Mill Creek on the south side of East St. Joseph Street. The access road is immediately west of the bridge a"},{"n":"Mill Creek Port Huron State Game Area","lat":43.05003,"lon":-82.60161,"dir":"Starting from Port Huron, take I-69 to Wadhams Road (exit 196) and turn right (north) on Wadhams Road. The road will curve to the left and as it does "}]},{"id":"mill-creek-mill-creek","name":"Mill Creek Mill Creek","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["brown"],"county":"Washtenaw","region":"Lake Erie","rc":"CLP","count":1,"desc":"There is a kayak launch and foot trail with stream access points in the park with at least a couple miles of stream open to wading and small watercraft.  Additional information about the trout management program can be found on the Ann Arbor TU Chapt","lat":42.33901,"lon":-83.8907,"access_pts":[{"n":"Mill Creek Mill Creek Park","lat":42.33901,"lon":-83.8907,"dir":"Mill Creek Park is located on the north and south side of Main Street on the western edge of the City of Dexter about 5 miles northwest of Ann Arbor. "}]},{"id":"muskegon-river","name":"Muskegon River","usgs_id":"muskegon","parent":null,"species":["brown","steelhead"],"county":"Newaygo","region":"Central Lake Michigan","rc":"NLW","count":13,"desc":"Steelhead fishing occurs from late October through June and Chinook salmon during September and October. Brown trout and rainbow trout fishing occurs all year.  Fishing is best by wading from the shoreline.","lat":43.42281,"lon":-85.69509,"access_pts":[{"n":"Muskegon River 72nd Street DNR Fishing Access","lat":43.42281,"lon":-85.69509,"dir":"Begin at the intersection of M-37 and M-82 (Croton Drive) on the north side of the town of Newaygo. Travel on Croton Drive east 5 miles to the interse"},{"n":"Muskegon River Besemer Park","lat":43.43555,"lon":-85.66677,"dir":"From the intersection of M-37 and M-82 (Croton Drive) on the north side of Newaygo, on Croton Drive travel east 6 miles to the bridge over the river j"},{"n":"Muskegon River Croton Drive","lat":43.42586,"lon":-85.77238,"dir":"From the intersection of M-37 and M-82 (Croton Drive) on the north side of Newaygo, on Croton Drive travel east 1.4 miles to the intersection of Bassw"},{"n":"Muskegon River Bridge Street DNR Boat Access","lat":43.41522,"lon":-85.8114,"dir":"From the intersection of M-37 and M-82 on the south side of Newaygo, travel north on M-37 for 1 mile to Bridge Street, then head west 0.2 miles (cross"},{"n":"Muskegon River Pine Street DNR Boat Access","lat":43.42343,"lon":-85.67547,"dir":"From the intersection of M-37 and M-82 (Croton Drive) on the north side of Newaygo, travel on Croton Drive east for 5 miles to the intersection of Pin"},{"n":"Muskegon River Felch Street DNR Boat Access","lat":43.3888,"lon":-85.82858,"dir":"From the intersection of M-37 and M-82 on the south side of Newaygo, travel on M-37 south for 3.9 miles to 112th Street, then head west 0.5 miles to G"}]},{"id":"muskegon-river-holton-duck-lake","name":"Muskegon River Holton-Duck Lake","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["brown","steelhead"],"county":"Muskegon","region":"Central Lake Michigan","rc":"NLW","count":1,"desc":"Steelhead fishing occurs from late October through May, brown trout from late October through mid-December, and Chinook salmon during September and October. Fishing occurs primarily from small boats. Bait, lodging and food available in nearby Muskego","lat":43.29798,"lon":-86.07897,"access_pts":[{"n":"Muskegon River Holton-Duck Lake Road","lat":43.29798,"lon":-86.07897,"dir":"From the intersection of US-31 and M-46 (Apple Avenue) in Muskegon, on M-46 travel east 7 miles to Maple Island Road (B31), then north 6.8 miles (cros"}]},{"id":"naomikong-lake","name":"Naomikong Lake","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["brook"],"county":"Chippewa","region":"Eastern Lake Superior","rc":"UP","count":1,"desc":"This lake is created by a large beaver dam holding back groundwater coming out of the hillsides.  There is a primary channel that flows through the center of the lake so anglers should target that along with any open pockets in the scattered vegetati","lat":46.45631,"lon":-84.99507,"access_pts":[{"n":"Naomikong Lake","lat":46.45631,"lon":-84.99507,"dir":"This location is North of Eckerman Corners (M-28 and M-123).  Driver North on M-123 for about 11 miles to Lakeshore Drive (Curley Lewis Highway) and t"}]},{"id":"naomikong-pond","name":"Naomikong Pond","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["brook"],"county":"Chippewa","region":"Eastern Lake Superior","rc":"UP","count":1,"desc":"Naomikong Pond is a walk-in fishery with a gate at the parking lot.  Anglers wanting to float and fish can haul a hand-carry watercraft easily down the trail to the pond.  Shoreline angling access is plentiful with many locations to set up and fish. ","lat":46.46693,"lon":-84.9561,"access_pts":[{"n":"Naomikong Pond","lat":46.46693,"lon":-84.9561,"dir":"This pond is north of Eckerman Corners (M-28 and M-123).  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Continue on this lane for about 75 yard"},{"n":"North Branch Au Sable River At The Sand Trap","lat":44.83549,"lon":-84.49199,"dir":"From County Road (612) in Lovells, take Twin Bridge Road north just over two miles.  The sand trap is just north of the Sheep Ranch, at the north end "},{"n":"North Branch Au Sable River At Sheep Ranch","lat":44.83409,"lon":-84.49186,"dir":"From County Road 612, turn north on Twin Bridges Road and drive just over two miles.  Take a left onto the two-track and follow it for about 150 yards"},{"n":"North Branch Au Sable River At Sach's","lat":44.82245,"lon":-84.48546,"dir":"From Twin Bridge Road north of Lovells, go east on Campground Trail and keep right at the fork in the road onto Sachs Trail.  Stay on Sachs trail for "},{"n":"North Branch Au Sable River Near Copper Fisherman","lat":44.80889,"lon":-84.48456,"dir":"From County Road 612, go north on Twin Bridges Road for .35 miles.  Take a right onto a dirt road and continue approximately 100 yards to a small park"}]},{"id":"north-branch-carp-river","name":"North Branch Carp River","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["brook","steelhead"],"county":"Mackinac","region":"Northern Lake Huron","rc":"NLE","count":1,"desc":"This section of the North Branch Carp has unique geology, with areas of bedrock, boulders and gravel. Although it has the traditional trout season regulations, adult steelhead are sometimes still present when the season opens in the spring. Brook tro","lat":46.10047,"lon":-84.85248,"access_pts":[{"n":"North Branch Carp River At Kenneth Road","lat":46.10047,"lon":-84.85248,"dir":"From M-123 south of Trout Lake, take Kenneth Road east 4.3 miles to the stream crossing. Parking is along the road shoulder."}]},{"id":"ocqueoc-river","name":"Ocqueoc River","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["steelhead"],"county":"Presque Isle","region":"Northern Lake Huron","rc":"NLE","count":3,"desc":"This is a very attractive area to fish, but fish will not always show up at this location, at least not in numbers that you may find in the lower reaches of this river. The day use area offers plenty of public land to roam along, and fast, aggressive","lat":45.39659,"lon":-84.05779,"access_pts":[{"n":"Ocqueoc River Falls Day Use Area","lat":45.39659,"lon":-84.05779,"dir":"This popular location is just north of M68 Highway between the towns of Rogers City and Onaway. Many signs direct the angler to the parking area from "},{"n":"Ocqueoc River Highbanks","lat":45.40988,"lon":-84.04801,"dir":"From the town of Onaway, travel 11 miles east on M68 Highway to Silver Creek Road. 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This river can be dang","lat":45.48082,"lon":-84.11022,"access_pts":[{"n":"Ocqueoc River Ocqueoc Lake Road","lat":45.48082,"lon":-84.11022,"dir":"Ocqueoc Lake Road crosses over the river at the outlet of Ocqueoc Lake approximately 12 miles northwest of the town of Rogers City. There is parking f"}]},{"id":"paint-creek","name":"Paint Creek","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["brown","rainbow"],"county":"Oakland","region":"Lake Erie","rc":"CLP","count":1,"desc":"Even though this stream runs through a fairly developed area it provides a lot of natural beauty and serene settings. This is a wadable stream that allows anglers to bounce from one hole or log jam to the next while casting mini crankbaits, spinners,","lat":42.69579,"lon":-83.1484,"access_pts":[{"n":"Paint Creek Tienken Road","lat":42.69579,"lon":-83.1484,"dir":"From I-75 and Joslyn Road (Exit 83), go north on Joslyn Road about 0.3 miles and keep right toward Brown Road. 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This is good steelhead spawning and holding water, and some large brown trout can be caught in this reach periodically, although the river can be warmer","lat":45.39264,"lon":-84.53391,"access_pts":[{"n":"Pigeon River AA Nature Preserve","lat":45.39264,"lon":-84.53391,"dir":"From M-68 Highway, take Onaway Road 1.5 miles north, then take a right onto  Riverwood Road and drive east to the T intersection. Park at this interse"},{"n":"Pigeon River Afton Road","lat":45.36394,"lon":-84.50739,"dir":"The growing Pigeon River flows under Afton Road (a north/south paved road) about two miles south of Highway M-68 in Cheboygan County. There is a pull "},{"n":"Pigeon River Canthook Landing","lat":45.29096,"lon":-84.47758,"dir":"Canthook Landing is located by taking a small dirt road called Webber Road north from Webb Road for a few miles, than finding State Forest Road 14 and"},{"n":"Pigeon River Elk Hill Horse Campground","lat":45.18076,"lon":-84.4244,"dir":"Anglers can find this location by finding the Elk Hill Horse Campground off Twin Lakes Road, to the west. Drive to near the back of the campground and"},{"n":"Pigeon River Helmer Dam Nature Preserve","lat":45.35167,"lon":-84.50771,"dir":"From M-68 Highway, take Afton Road (paved road) south for 1.3 miles to the Helmer Dam Nature Preserve signs on the left. Parking is limited to a coupl"},{"n":"Pigeon River M-68 Hwy","lat":45.37424,"lon":-84.51473,"dir":"M-68 Highway crosses over the river as it approaches its final leg before entering Mullett Lake. Parking is available near the crossing on the northea"}]},{"id":"pigeon-river-ford-lake","name":"Pigeon River Ford Lake","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["brook","brown","steelhead"],"county":"Otsego","region":"Northern Lake Huron","rc":"NLE","count":1,"desc":"This is a busy location, but most people using it are within the boundaries of the campground. Spend some time walking upstream or downstream away from the campground or river crossing and you will find some attractive water. Steelhead are attracted ","lat":45.17102,"lon":-84.43694,"access_pts":[{"n":"Pigeon River Ford Lake Tubes Campground","lat":45.17102,"lon":-84.43694,"dir":"There is another Pigeon River campground just off the beaten path that bisects a good reach of the river. It can be accessed just a few hundred feet w"}]},{"id":"portage-creek","name":"Portage Creek","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["brown"],"county":"Kalamazoo","region":"Southern Lake Michigan","rc":"WLP","count":1,"desc":"Owned by the City of Portage, Celery Flats is really a park within a park. A key element of the Portage Creek Bicentennial Park, Celery Flats has two distinct settings. On the north side of Garden Lane, the Celery Flats Interpretive Center highlights","lat":42.2101,"lon":-85.58401,"access_pts":[{"n":"Portage Creek Celery Flats","lat":42.2101,"lon":-85.58401,"dir":"Access points are along the Portage Creek Bicentennial Park (Celery Flats) between Kilgore and Garden Lane. Parking is available at the Lover\u2019s Lane T"}]},{"id":"pratt-lake","name":"Pratt Lake","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["rainbow"],"county":"Luce","region":"Eastern Lake Superior","rc":"UP","count":1,"desc":"Pratt Lake is located within the Pretty Lakes Complex.  This complex of lakes is governed by a no motors restriction, both gas and electric motors are prohibited.  Most anglers fish this lake with Kayaks or float tubes.  Pratt Lake can be fished from","lat":46.60656,"lon":-85.68852,"access_pts":[{"n":"Pratt Lake","lat":46.60656,"lon":-85.68852,"dir":"This location is North of the village of Newberry.  Drive North on M-123 to Four Mile Corner (County Road 407) and turn left.  Follow County Road (CR)"}]},{"id":"rabbit-river","name":"Rabbit River","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["rainbow","steelhead"],"county":"Allegan","region":"Southern Lake Michigan","rc":"WLP","count":1,"desc":"The Rabbit River downstream of Hamilton is a designated Natural River by the State of Michigan and administered by the DNR, Fisheries Division.","lat":42.67596,"lon":-86.00279,"access_pts":[{"n":"Rabbit River Hamilton Dam","lat":42.67596,"lon":-86.00279,"dir":"Access site is below Hamilton Dam off of M-40 and Willyard Street. Parking is available for 20 vehicles but there is no boat launch/skid pier.  Shore "}]},{"id":"reid-lake","name":"Reid Lake","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["rainbow"],"county":"Alcona","region":"Northern Lake Huron","rc":"NLE","count":1,"desc":"Best presentations are flies, spinners or jigs. Fishing best accomplished with a portable float tube. Open all year to fishing and harvest. All tackle types may be used.","lat":44.65347,"lon":-83.67571,"access_pts":[{"n":"Reid Lake","lat":44.65347,"lon":-83.67571,"dir":"In the town of Glennie, take M-65 Highway north approximately 6 miles to M-72 Highway, then take a right (east). Drive approximately 3 miles to the Re"}]},{"id":"rice-creek","name":"Rice Creek","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["brown"],"county":"Calhoun","region":"Southern Lake Michigan","rc":"WLP","count":2,"desc":"This 25-acre park is owned by the City of Marshall and is a local favorite. The northern section is an island with frontage on Rice Creek and the Rice Creek Millrace totals 2.5 miles of stream frontage. The park features playgrounds, picnicing and re","lat":42.26971,"lon":-84.9516,"access_pts":[{"n":"Rice Creek Ketchum Park","lat":42.26971,"lon":-84.9516,"dir":"Access site is at Ketchum Park off of Montgomery and South Marshall Streets within the City of Marshall. The best parking is on the north side at E. H"},{"n":"Rice Creek Partello Road","lat":42.29125,"lon":-84.91565,"dir":"Driving north on Partello Road from I-94 and the City of Marshall, the entrance to this access site is less than one mile from I-94 and on the east si"}]},{"id":"rifle-river","name":"Rifle River","usgs_id":"rifle-river","parent":null,"species":["brown","rainbow","steelhead"],"county":"Ogemaw","region":"Southern Lake Huron","rc":"CLP","count":2,"desc":"This section of river is good from mid winter to fall.  It is easy to access for floating a canoe or kayak or for wading.  Any baits and lures may be used.","lat":44.33417,"lon":-84.06348,"access_pts":[{"n":"Rifle River At Peters Road Crossing","lat":44.33417,"lon":-84.06348,"dir":"Go south on M-33 from Rose City for six miles.  Turn left (east) on Peters road and proceed approximtely 3.5 miles to the Rifle River crossing."},{"n":"Rifle River at Ranch Road Bridge","lat":44.39959,"lon":-84.0356,"dir":"From Rose City head east on Rose City road for five miles to the entrance of the Rifle River Recreation Area at Lupton.  Proceed south on main campgro"}]},{"id":"rifle-river-at-sage-lake","name":"Rifle River At Sage Lake","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["brown","rainbow","steelhead"],"county":"Ogemaw","region":"Southern Lake Huron","rc":"CLP","count":1,"desc":"Sage Lake Bridge is the border deliniation point from a Type 1 stream to a Type 3 stream.  This area can be accessed via canoe, kayak or wading.  All baits can be used.","lat":44.36319,"lon":-84.0486,"access_pts":[{"n":"Rifle River At Sage Lake Road","lat":44.36319,"lon":-84.0486,"dir":"From Rose City, take M-33 south for four miles to Sage Lake Road.  Turn left (east) and proceed about three and a half miles to the Sage Lake Road cro"}]},{"id":"rock-lake","name":"Rock Lake","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["brook"],"county":"Alger","region":"Northern Lake Michigan","rc":"NLW","count":1,"desc":"Rock Lake is 10 acre lake located within the Hiawatha National Forest.  Rock Lake has been managed for Brook Trout for more than 50 years. Rock Lake, along with nearby Hike and Bette's Pond, is a Type A regulated trout lake which provides anglers tro","lat":46.25008,"lon":-86.65836,"access_pts":[{"n":"Rock Lake","lat":46.25008,"lon":-86.65836,"dir":"Turn North off US-2 onto Forest Highway 13. Proceed 28.2 miles and turn Left on to Forest Rd 2254 (Blacktop). Proceed 0.9 miles to junction. Turn Left"}]},{"id":"rock-river-rock-river","name":"Rock River Rock River","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["brook","steelhead"],"county":"Alger","region":"Eastern Lake Superior","rc":"UP","count":1,"desc":"This section of the Rock River is very sandy with dense woody debris throughout. As you get away from the easy access points an angler will find deeper holding pools and structure. Tag alders will make the experience a bit of a challenge, but worth t","lat":46.38985,"lon":-86.91518,"access_pts":[{"n":"Rock River Rock River Road Bridge","lat":46.38985,"lon":-86.91518,"dir":"Located just north of Chatham, this site on the Rock River can be accessed heading north on Rock River Rd. (H-01). Follow H-01 for about 3 miles to th"}]},{"id":"roxbury-creek","name":"Roxbury Creek","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["brook","steelhead"],"county":"Chippewa","region":"Eastern Lake Superior","rc":"UP","count":1,"desc":"The entire stream is wadeable from the bridge upstream.  The stream flows through a hardwood forest making tag alder cover limited, but providing excellent instream woody debris for fish cover.  Anglers use spinners and natural bait on this stream.  ","lat":46.47876,"lon":-85.01336,"access_pts":[{"n":"Roxbury Creek","lat":46.47876,"lon":-85.01336,"dir":"From Eckerman Corners (M-28 and M-123) drive north on M-123 towards Paradise for 11 miles to Lakeshore Drive (Curley Lewis Highway) and turn right (Ea"}]},{"id":"sand-lake","name":"Sand Lake","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["rainbow"],"county":"Grand Traverse","region":"Central Lake Michigan","rc":"NLW","count":1,"desc":"Sand Lake No. 1 can be found within the Sand Lakes Quiet Area and there are five lakes in the Sands Lakes system. As part of the Quiet Area motorized vehicles are prohibited, so access is hike-in or carry-in only. The lake can be most easily fished w","lat":44.71792,"lon":-85.36009,"access_pts":[{"n":"Sand Lake No. 1","lat":44.71792,"lon":-85.36009,"dir":"Sand Lake No. 1 is located between Kalkaska and Traverse City south of M-72. From Williamsburg, drive east on M-72 to Broomhead Road. Turn right (sout"}]},{"id":"shafer-lake","name":"Shafer Lake","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["rainbow"],"county":"Van Buren","region":"Southern Lake Michigan","rc":"WLP","count":1,"desc":"There is a rustic toilet at this access site.","lat":42.18804,"lon":-86.10453,"access_pts":[{"n":"Shafer Lake","lat":42.18804,"lon":-86.10453,"dir":"Concrete boat launch and gravel parking area (7 spaces) at this DNR access site. The site is on the east side of County Road 681 about 0.2 miles north"}]},{"id":"singer-lake","name":"Singer Lake","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["rainbow"],"county":"Berrien","region":"Southern Lake Michigan","rc":"WLP","count":1,"desc":"During July-early September, fish will be suspended in deep water. The exact depth will depend on water temperatures and oxygen levels, but 15 feet is a good starting point. Trout can be caught by still fishing with worms or corn. Trolling with spoon","lat":41.94971,"lon":-86.45921,"access_pts":[{"n":"Singer Lake","lat":41.94971,"lon":-86.45921,"dir":"From the Shawnee Road/Snow Road intersection in the village of Berrien Springs: head west on Shawnee Road for 6.4 miles. 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In Grayling, from the intersection of the I-75 Business Route and M-72, travel 9.2 miles east"},{"n":"South Branch Au Sable River Deerheart Valley Road Ending","lat":44.53909,"lon":-84.57069,"dir":"Take M-18 northeast out of Roscommon to Deerheart Valley road and turn left (north).  Deerheart Valley Road will end at the river, parking is limited."},{"n":"South Branch Au Sable River Dogtown","lat":44.6147,"lon":-84.45555,"dir":"From Grayling, take M-72 east to South Branch Road and turn right (south).  Drive south/southwest past Canoe Harbor Campground and continue for about "},{"n":"South Branch Au Sable River Downeys North and South","lat":44.5926,"lon":-84.48025,"dir":"North:  From M-72, turn south on South Branch Road.  Drive south/southwest past Canoe Harbor Campground and continue on for a total of 2.3 miles.  The"},{"n":"South Branch Au Sable River Downeys Stairs","lat":44.58468,"lon":-84.48251,"dir":"From M-72, turn south on South Branch Road.  Drive south and southwest past Canoe Harbor Campground.  Turn left after 2.9 miles onto the access road. "}]},{"id":"south-branch-carp-river","name":"South Branch Carp River","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["brook","brown","steelhead"],"county":"Mackinac","region":"Northern Lake Huron","rc":"NLE","count":1,"desc":"This site is on the South Branch Carp River just upstream from the confluence with the main Carp River. The South Branch is colder than the mainstem, and supports a good brook trout population. There is also a large campsite/parking area here.","lat":46.07405,"lon":-84.96434,"access_pts":[{"n":"South Branch Carp River At Campsite","lat":46.07405,"lon":-84.96434,"dir":"Take M-123 north from Moran. Take Burm Road to the west, then turn north on U.S. Forest Service 3458 (aka Nogi A Road). Travel just over a mile, then "}]},{"id":"south-hoist-lake","name":"South Hoist Lake","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["rainbow"],"county":"Alcona","region":"Northern Lake Huron","rc":"NLE","count":1,"desc":"Open all year to fishing and harvest. Minimum size is 10 inches for brook trout, and 12 inches for rainbow and brown trout. All tackle types may be used. Five trout may be kept daily, with no more than three trout 15 inches or greater.","lat":44.64861,"lon":-83.74816,"access_pts":[{"n":"South Hoist Lake","lat":44.64861,"lon":-83.74816,"dir":"In the town of Glennie, take M65 Highway north approximately 6 miles to Hoist Lake hiking area. Park at U.S. Forest Service lot, and hike in approxima"}]},{"id":"sporley-lake","name":"Sporley Lake","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["brown"],"county":"Marquette","region":"Eastern Lake Superior","rc":"UP","count":1,"desc":"Sporley Lake located not too far from Marquette offers opportunity to land some big trout and Splake without having to go to a Great Lake port.  Jigging minnows in both the summer and winter time months is the most popular method to catch Splake and ","lat":46.3362,"lon":-87.3461,"access_pts":[{"n":"Sporley Lake","lat":46.3362,"lon":-87.3461,"dir":"Sporley Lake is located east of Gwinn. Coming from the M-28 and US-41 intersection in Harvey, head south on US-41 about 10.5 miles to M-94 and make a "}]},{"id":"spring-mill-pond-island-lake","name":"Spring Mill Pond Island Lake","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["brown","rainbow"],"county":"Livingston","region":"Lake Erie","rc":"CLP","count":1,"desc":"Anglers fish from shore or wade out into to pond.  Anglers cast spinners and spoons to catch these fish.  They also use wax worms or spawn bags under a bobber once bait is allowed.","lat":42.48906,"lon":-83.72419,"access_pts":[{"n":"Spring Mill Pond Island Lake Recreation Area","lat":42.48906,"lon":-83.72419,"dir":"Spring Mill Pond is located inside the Island Lake Recreation Area.  It sits in the western end of the park. Enter the recreation area turning east of"}]},{"id":"st-clair-river","name":"St. Clair River","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["brown","steelhead"],"county":"St. Clair","region":"Lake Erie","rc":"CLP","count":1,"desc":"While you are enjoying the fishing experience you can view the maritime activities that cruise through the St. Clair System in the shadow of the Bluewater Bridge. The river flow is rather fast in the St. Clair River so a heavier weight is needed to g","lat":42.99519,"lon":-82.42725,"access_pts":[{"n":"St. Clair River Port Huron","lat":42.99519,"lon":-82.42725,"dir":"Starting on I-94 East near Marysville continue north to Pine Grove Ave (exit 275). Turn right on Pine Grove Ave and take that road to Thomas Edison Dr"}]},{"id":"st-joseph-river","name":"St. Joseph River","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["steelhead"],"county":"Berrien","region":"Southern Lake Michigan","rc":"WLP","count":10,"desc":"Other amenities at this site include  picnic tables, a playground and rustic toilets. This portion of the St. Joseph River also provides good fishing for smallmouth bass, walleyes, channel catfish, and flathead catfish. ","lat":42.11103,"lon":-86.46752,"access_pts":[{"n":"St. Joseph River Benton Harbor City Park","lat":42.11103,"lon":-86.46752,"dir":"Benton Harbor City Park is located on the south side of River Street. When traveling east on West Main Street/Business Route 94, turn right onto River"},{"n":"St. Joseph River Benton Harbor DNR Boat Launch","lat":42.10402,"lon":-86.46534,"dir":"The DNR access site in Benton Harbor is located on the west side of Riverview Drive 0.6 miles south of the intersection with West Main Street (also kn"},{"n":"St. Joseph River Carronde Park","lat":42.06932,"lon":-86.46763,"dir":"The Carronde Park access site is located at the end of Riverbend Drive. From M-139, turn west onto Nickerson Avenue. Drive 1.1 miles and turn left ont"},{"n":"St. Joseph River City of St. Joseph Boat Launch","lat":42.10195,"lon":-86.4686,"dir":"The City of St. Joseph access site is located on Marina Island. From West Main Street/I-94 Business Route, turn south onto Anchors Way. (Note: If you "},{"n":"St. Joseph River Jasper Dairy DNR Boat Launch","lat":42.00897,"lon":-86.39014,"dir":"The Jasper Dairy DNR access site is located at the end of Jasper Dairy Road about one mile east of M-139. Jasper Dairy Road intersects with M-139 0.6 "},{"n":"St. Joseph River Marmont Street Park","lat":41.83948,"lon":-86.26654,"dir":"Marmont Street City Park is located  at the end of Marmont Street approximately 0.3 miles west of the intersection with M-139. A concrete boat launch "}]},{"id":"st-joseph-river-benton-township-river","name":"St. Joseph River Benton Township River","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["steelhead"],"county":"Berrien","region":"Southern Lake Michigan","rc":"WLP","count":1,"desc":"This stretch of the St. Joseph River is navigable. During all seasons, boaters should be alert for shallow riffles, boulders, and logs. This is especially true during low water periods. There is a rustic toilet at the site. This portion of the St. Jo","lat":42.06333,"lon":-86.44933,"access_pts":[{"n":"St. Joseph River Benton Township River Park Boat Launch","lat":42.06333,"lon":-86.44933,"dir":"The Benton Township River Park access site is located a short distance downstream of the I-94 bridge. From I-94, take Exit 28 and head north on M-139."}]},{"id":"starvation-lake","name":"Starvation Lake","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["brown","rainbow"],"county":"Kalkaska","region":"Central Lake Michigan","rc":"NLW","count":1,"desc":"Most anglers fishing this 134 acre lake do so by trolling. The lake stratifies, so in the summer anglers need to fish in and below the thermocline. Anglers typically troll with body baits, spoons, cowbells, and sewn minnows. Some anglers use leadcore","lat":44.8499,"lon":-84.94274,"access_pts":[{"n":"Starvation Lake","lat":44.8499,"lon":-84.94274,"dir":"From US 131- turn right (east) off 131 onto Twin Lake Road. After four miles, turn left (north) onto Darragh Road (also known as County Road 571). Aft"}]},{"id":"sturgeon-river","name":"Sturgeon River","usgs_id":"sturgeon-river-nlp","parent":null,"species":["brook","brown","rainbow","steelhead"],"county":"Otsego","region":"Northern Lake Huron","rc":"NLE","count":6,"desc":"Just upstream of the bridge is a sand trap maintained by the Department of Natural Resources.  Use caution when wading.","lat":45.14568,"lon":-84.5614,"access_pts":[{"n":"Sturgeon River Sturgeon Valley Road","lat":45.14568,"lon":-84.5614,"dir":"From Old Hwy 27 in Vanderbilt, take Sturgeon Valley Road east for 11 miles to the stream crossing.  There is a roadside pullout large enough for 2-3 c"},{"n":"Sturgeon River Trowbridge Road","lat":45.23199,"lon":-84.58844,"dir":"On Trowbridge Road north of Lance Lake Road and I-75. There is roadside parking and access at bridge.  This access site is one of a group of Sturgeon "},{"n":"Sturgeon River County Road 442","lat":46.03944,"lon":-86.75237,"dir":"From the intersection of Forest Highway 13 and County Road 442 travel west on CR-442 for approximately 5.0 miles to a bridge over the Sturgeon River."},{"n":"Sturgeon River Flowing Well Campground","lat":45.93722,"lon":-86.70675,"dir":"From the intersection of US-2 and Forest Highway 13, travel north on Forest Highway 13 for approximately 2.8 miles to the USFS Flowing Well Campground"},{"n":"Sturgeon River Forest Highway 13 Pull Off","lat":45.95015,"lon":-86.70627,"dir":"From the intersection of US-2 and Forest Highway 13, travel north on Forest Highway 13 for approximately 3.9 miles to a paved pull-off on the right (e"},{"n":"Sturgeon River Forest Road 2229","lat":45.99012,"lon":-86.69377,"dir":"From the intersection of US-2 and Forest Highway 13, travel north on Forest Highway 13 for approximately 6.75 miles.  Turn left (west) onto Forest Roa"}]},{"id":"sucker-river","name":"Sucker River","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["brook"],"county":"Alger","region":"Eastern Lake Superior","rc":"UP","count":1,"desc":"The Sucker River is wadeable, but not floatable. Private property is located downstream of the Old Seney Road Bridge so bank fishing is limited in this stretch as anglers should not exit the river along private property. Bank fishing is available ups","lat":46.59971,"lon":-85.92756,"access_pts":[{"n":"Sucker River Old Seney Road Bridge","lat":46.59971,"lon":-85.92756,"dir":"Leaving from Grand Marais, head east on H-58 for about 0.79 miles to Ellen Streeet (County Road 771) and make a right. Follow County Road 771 for abou"}]},{"id":"sullivan-creek","name":"Sullivan Creek","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["brook"],"county":"Chippewa","region":"Northern Lake Huron","rc":"NLE","count":1,"desc":"This is a shallow, small stream (less than 10 feet wide), with lots of downed wood and cover. Casting may be difficult due to overhanging brush.","lat":46.31129,"lon":-84.80658,"access_pts":[{"n":"Sullivan Creek At Hatchery","lat":46.31129,"lon":-84.80658,"dir":"Take M-28 west of Raco to Sullivan Creek Trail. Turn south and go approximately 4.6 miles to river on U.S. Forest Service 3134."}]},{"id":"swains-lake","name":"Swains Lake","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["rainbow"],"county":"Jackson","region":"Southern Lake Michigan","rc":"WLP","count":1,"desc":"This 26 acre Jackson County park and campground has a boat launch, picnic areas, playgrounds, horse shoe pits, hiking and nature trails and more! 56 modern campsites are available with water, electric, hot showers, restrooms and a sanitary dump stati","lat":42.15395,"lon":-84.64386,"access_pts":[{"n":"Swains Lake","lat":42.15395,"lon":-84.64386,"dir":"Access to this site is through Swains Lake County Park and Campground that has 10 parking spaces available on a hard ramp surface. Park address is 740"}]},{"id":"sweiger-creek-at-sweiger-creek","name":"Sweiger Creek At Sweiger Creek","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["brook"],"county":"Chippewa","region":"Northern Lake Huron","rc":"NLE","count":1,"desc":"This is a small stream (5-10 feet wide), and is shallow and sandy. Lots of overhanging tag alders make casting difficult. There is a trail/two-track that parallels the river going downstream, with lots of opportunities to get in and fish.","lat":46.28973,"lon":-84.85221,"access_pts":[{"n":"Sweiger Creek At Sweiger Creek Truck Trail","lat":46.28973,"lon":-84.85221,"dir":"Take M-28 west of Raco to Sullivan Creek Trail. Turn south and go approximately 3.5 miles, then turn west on Sweiger Creek Truck Trail (U.S. Forest Se"}]},{"id":"tahquamenon-river","name":"Tahquamenon River","usgs_id":"tahquamenon-river","parent":null,"species":["brown"],"county":"Chippewa","region":"Eastern Lake Superior","rc":"UP","count":1,"desc":"This stretch of river offers opportunities to a variety of anglers.  Fly anglers get that \"big water\" feel on this stretch of river.  Spin casters using artificial lures or natural bait can fish floating, wading or from the bank.  The best access is ","lat":46.60159,"lon":-85.20758,"access_pts":[{"n":"Tahquamenon River Between The Falls","lat":46.60159,"lon":-85.20758,"dir":"From Newberry, drive north on M-123 towards Paradise for about 26 miles to the Lower Falls Overlook entrance at Tahquamenon Falls State Park.  Use the"}]},{"id":"teaspoon-creek","name":"Teaspoon Creek","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["brook"],"county":"Luce","region":"Eastern Lake Superior","rc":"UP","count":1,"desc":"Wading is difficult making bank angling the primary approach here.  Anglers who want to float with a canoe or kayak can access the creek off of the CR 405 bridge.  Most anglers use natural bait and anglers who fish farther from the bridge tend to hav","lat":46.32993,"lon":-85.55146,"access_pts":[{"n":"Teaspoon Creek County Road 405 Bridge","lat":46.32993,"lon":-85.55146,"dir":"This site is located west of the village of Newberry.  Take Dollarville Road (County Road 405) west 3.3 miles to the bridge crossing on Teaspoon Creek"}]},{"id":"timber-lake","name":"Timber Lake","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["brook"],"county":"Iron","region":"Northern Lake Michigan","rc":"NLW","count":1,"desc":"Timber Lake is a popular walk in lake for brook trout fishing and is undeveloped, having no camps or homes on it. Fishing modes include shore, kayak, canoe and float tube. The access trail is well traveled and fairly clear of obstructions.","lat":46.15081,"lon":-88.8197,"access_pts":[{"n":"Timber Lake","lat":46.15081,"lon":-88.8197,"dir":"Travel west on US Hwy 2 from the city of Iron River for about 10 miles until reaching a gravel road on your left (south), which is USFS 3905. There wi"}]},{"id":"trueman-lake","name":"Trueman Lake","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["brook"],"county":"Alger","region":"Northern Lake Michigan","rc":"NLW","count":1,"desc":"Trueman Lake is a 6 acre lake located within the Hiawatha National Forest.  Hike Lake has been managed for Brook Trout for more than 60 years.  Trueman Lake is a Type A Trout Lake which provides anglers trout fishing opportunities from the last Satur","lat":46.30957,"lon":-86.66368,"access_pts":[{"n":"Trueman Lake","lat":46.30957,"lon":-86.66368,"dir":"Turn North off of US-2 onto Forest Hwy 13.  Travel 28.2 miles and turn Left (West) onto Buckhorn Rd (H 44).  Travel 3.5 miles and then turn Right onto"}]},{"id":"two-hearted-river","name":"Two Hearted River","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["brook","steelhead"],"county":"Luce","region":"Eastern Lake Superior","rc":"UP","count":2,"desc":"Wading in the Two Hearted River is extremely challenging due to the nature of the dark water and deep holes.  There are plenty of bank angling opportunities at or near this site.  The campground is a popular put-in for kaykers and canoeists.  Typical","lat":46.66086,"lon":-85.52285,"access_pts":[{"n":"Two Hearted River Reed And Green Campground","lat":46.66086,"lon":-85.52285,"dir":"East of Deer Park, drive south on County Road (CR) 407 for about three miles to CR 410 and turn left (East).  Continue on CR 410 for about 4.5 miles l"},{"n":"Two Hearted River at Rivermouth Campground","lat":46.6989,"lon":-85.42217,"dir":"East of Deer Park, drive south on County Road (CR) 407 for about three miles to CR 410 and turn left (east).  Follow CR 410 for about seven miles unti"}]},{"id":"upper-west-branch-pine-river","name":"Upper West Branch Pine River","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["brook","steelhead"],"county":"Chippewa","region":"Northern Lake Huron","rc":"NLE","count":1,"desc":"This is where a former sand trap operated by the U.S. Forest Service is located. This stream is approximately 10 feet wide, and has lots of overhanging brush.","lat":46.2322,"lon":-84.89621,"access_pts":[{"n":"Upper West Branch Pine River At Dick Road","lat":46.2322,"lon":-84.89621,"dir":"From M-28 west of Raco, take Dick Road (USFS 3139) south 8.6 miles to river."}]},{"id":"upper-west-pine-river","name":"Upper West Pine River","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["brook","rainbow","steelhead"],"county":"Chippewa","region":"Northern Lake Huron","rc":"NLE","count":1,"desc":"This location leads to a sediment basin and a spawning riffle built by the United States Forest Service (USFS).  Average stream widtch is 15 to 18 feet.  Depths are 1/2 to 3 ft.  The river is fairly shallow with pools on the meander bends.  Substrate","lat":46.2498,"lon":-84.93339,"access_pts":[{"n":"Upper West Pine River At The Sand Trap","lat":46.2498,"lon":-84.93339,"dir":"Take M-28 to Dick Road (USFS 3139) and turn left (south) on Dick Road to Lone Pine Road (USFS 3141).  Turn right (west) onto Lone Pine and go about 1."}]},{"id":"ward-lake","name":"Ward Lake","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["brook"],"county":"Luce","region":"Eastern Lake Superior","rc":"UP","count":1,"desc":"This is a tranquil small lake in central Luce County.  This is a perfect site for hand-carry watercraft or float tube anglers.  Most anglers will fish with deep running lures as the near shore habitat is limited for fish cover.  Some vegetation on th","lat":46.52044,"lon":-85.78196,"access_pts":[{"n":"Ward Lake","lat":46.52044,"lon":-85.78196,"dir":"This site is located north of the village of Newberry.  Drive north on M-123 for four miles to 4 Mile Corner (County Road 407) and turn left.  Follow "}]},{"id":"west-branch-maple-river","name":"West Branch Maple River","usgs_id":null,"parent":"Maple River","species":["brook"],"county":"Emmet","region":"Northern Lake Huron","rc":"NLE","count":3,"desc":"This site is just west of the airport.","lat":45.56526,"lon":-84.8067,"access_pts":[{"n":"West Branch Maple River Camp Road","lat":45.56526,"lon":-84.8067,"dir":"This River Camp Road access dead-ends at a guard rail approximately 100 yards from the river. There is parking for several cars at this location."},{"n":"West Branch Maple River Ely Bridge Road","lat":45.5762,"lon":-84.85288,"dir":"From US Hwy 31 take Ely Road west, just north of the airport. Continue west past Orchard Road and then turn south onto Ely Bridge Road."},{"n":"West Branch Maple River Robinson Road","lat":45.55086,"lon":-84.79802,"dir":"The parking lot for this access site is just west of the Robinson Road crossing of the West Branch Maple River and west of Pellston.  The parking lot "}]},{"id":"west-branch-otter-river","name":"West Branch Otter River","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["brook"],"county":"Houghton","region":"Western Lake Superior","rc":"UP","count":1,"desc":"The character of the river hosts sweeping meander bends, log cross-vanes, and gravel riffle/pool complexes - all of which hold brook trout. This river can have swift currents after rain events, so careful footing and wearing floation gear is advised.","lat":46.81817,"lon":-88.71265,"access_pts":[{"n":"West Branch Otter River","lat":46.81817,"lon":-88.71265,"dir":"Proceed west on Highway M-38 for a distance of 11.6 miles from the Highway US-2 and M-38 intersection in Baraga. Then go north 2.1 miles on Hazel Road"}]},{"id":"west-branch-sturgeon-river","name":"West Branch Sturgeon River","usgs_id":"sturgeon-river-nlp","parent":"Sturgeon River","species":["brook","brown","rainbow"],"county":"Cheboygan","region":"Northern Lake Huron","rc":"NLE","count":1,"desc":"Most of the route north of Thumb Lake Road is comprised of dirt roads, with some sandy areas.  Although the road is narrow, there is a clearing near the bridge big enough to park a couple vehicles.","lat":45.22821,"lon":-84.69128,"access_pts":[{"n":"West Branch Sturgeon River Shingle Mill Bridge","lat":45.22821,"lon":-84.69128,"dir":"Take Mason Pit Road north from Thumb Lake Road.  When road splits with Perry Road, take Perry Road to the northeast.  Follow to Wilderness Road, take "}]},{"id":"west-branch-teaspoon-creek","name":"West Branch Teaspoon Creek","usgs_id":null,"parent":null,"species":["brook"],"county":"Luce","region":"Eastern Lake Superior","rc":"UP","count":1,"desc":"Wading is difficult making bank or boat angling the primary approach here.  Anglers who want to float with a canoe or kayak can access off of Foley Hill Road bridge or the CR 363 bridge.  Most anglers use natural bait and anglers that fish farthest f","lat":46.31506,"lon":-85.52526,"access_pts":[{"n":"West Branch Teaspoon Creek County Road 363 Bridge","lat":46.31506,"lon":-85.52526,"dir":"This site is southwest of the village of Newberry.  Follow M-123 south 3.5 miles to M-28 and turn right (west).  Follow M-28 for one mile to county (C"}]},{"id":"west-branch-whitefish-river","name":"West Branch Whitefish River","usgs_id":null,"parent":"Whitefish River","species":["brook","steelhead"],"county":"Delta","region":"Northern Lake Michigan","rc":"NLW","count":1,"desc":"For the angler targeting brookies or steelhead in this stretch of the river focus your efforts on the riffle to pool transitions.","lat":46.09631,"lon":-86.89631,"access_pts":[{"n":"West Branch Whitefish River County Road 38","lat":46.09631,"lon":-86.89631,"dir":"From the corner of US-41 and County Road 38 travel east on CR-38 for approximately 4.5 miles to the first bridge crossing over the river. Access the r"}]}]