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Big & Little Trout Lakes, Frenchman's
Lake, and Wegwas Lake
The Ozark area and village of Trout Lake
Just a 30 minute drive northwest of the Mackinac Bridge. An area full of lakes,
forests and great places of discovery. A quiet and more laid back way of life.
Hidden behind the trees are spectacular lakes and streams, endless trails, hiking
and recreational, as well as great hunting.
Trout Lake, local in lumbering history, also has been famous as a popular "Snowmobile
Destination". The direct snowmobile/4 wheel trail comes in from the St. Ignace
and Mackinac Bridge area and runs through the entire Upper Peninsula, up into
Canada, Wisconsin and Minnesota. Groomed and maintained by various local snowmobile
clubs and organizations, this trail is enjoyed by many year-round. It's a great
area that's adjacent to thousands of acres of Hiawatha Federal Forest. Hiking,
camping, bird watching and just all around getting in touch with nature is there
for the asking.
Visit the famous Tahquamenon Falls, the Shipwreck Museum, Lake Superior and Paradise
and Whitefish Point area, just a 30 minute drive northeast. Head west and find
Newberry, also a great snowmobile area. The Newberry Golf Club has a newly added
nine holes to become a great little 18-hole course. Check with the Chamber
of Commerce in St. Ignace or Newberry or one of the local pubs for more information
on the area.
Big Trout Lake
Also referred to as (Carp Lake) but always knows as the Lake with the Trout so
that's the common usage of name now.-A few statistics: Consisting of
560 acres, depths range to 40 feet. The city park is located at the north
end of the lake. An all-sports lake where fishing, water skiing, pontooning
and all water sports are ongoing. The Birchshores Subdivision
is located on the south side of the lake, an area consisting of a wildlife preserve
in the middle dotted by home sites on the perimeter. Birchshores consists
of Big Trout Lake, Little Trout Lake and Frenchman's Lake. Association
fees for property owners are under $100 per year and cover the cost of having
the road maintained.
Wegwas Lake
A small private lake where jet skis and power boats have no home. Only trolling
motors are allowed. A separate subdivision called the "Wegwas Subdivision"
is in place. Just 1 miles south of Big Trout Lake and accessed by the same drive
off M-123. A gated community consisting of approximately 12 existing homes.
A pristine and quiet area with small two-track running around lake. the north
part of the Wegwas area also abuts Frenchman's Lake and there are some lots and
home sites that have direct access to Frenchman's Lake but are still a part of
the Wegwas Association. Loons eagles, deer and much wildlife can be viewed on
a daily basis.
Little Trout Lake
Also a private lake (all sports) but quite shallow. Some spots of 20 feet may
be found however passage into Big Trout Lake is limited to high water level times.
Only one home is currently located on the Birchshores side of the lake.Home of
loons, eagles and thousands of varieties of birds and animals. Also abutting
the nature preserve area. Several lots are now available on this lake. Great
spot for nature lovers who want Peace and Quiet.
Frenchman's Lake
Also part of the Birchshores Subdivision to the west, a small fishing lake that
connects to a river running up to Big Trout Lake. Public lake access is located
at the entrance to the lakes near M-123 as is a small family resort with swimming
beach area. The very south side of Frenchman's Lake is also part of the Wegwas
Association and accessed through the private road. The popular camping park
and ball field as well as many private properties and several small resorts are
located on the north side of the lake.
Restaurants
Area Restaurants include Toby's Buckhorn Inn, McGowan's andTrout Lake Inn. A
small grocery store, a gas stations and small stores are located in or near the
downtown area.Rock Bottom Inn is located about 10 miles south in the village
of Moran.
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