Every Boat Ramp on Lake Charlevoix

About Lake Charlevoix

Lake Charlevoix is one of Michigan's largest and most scenic inland lakes, stretching over 17,000 acres across Charlevoix County. The lake has an unusual shape with three distinct arms converging near the city of Charlevoix, where a short channel connects it to Lake Michigan's Round Lake harbor. This direct Great Lakes connection gives the lake a unique character and provides boaters the ability to cruise between inland and Great Lakes waters.

The lake's deep basin reaching 122 feet supports a strong lake trout fishery, with both natural reproduction and DNR stocking maintaining healthy populations. Smallmouth bass fishing is outstanding along the lake's rocky shoreline and structure, particularly in the South Arm near East Jordan. Northern pike and walleye are present throughout, and cisco provide forage for the larger predators. The Round Lake channel in Charlevoix offers exciting fishing during seasonal runs of salmon and steelhead entering from Lake Michigan.

Three charming towns anchor the lake's shoreline: Charlevoix at the north end with its famous drawbridge and Lake Michigan harbor, Boyne City at the east end near the ski resorts, and East Jordan at the south end where the Jordan River enters the lake. Public launch facilities and marinas are available in all three communities, providing excellent access for boaters of all types.

Nearest towns: Charlevoix, Boyne City, East Jordan