Fishing on Hamlin Lake
If there’s one thing that Hamlin Lake is known for, it’s excellent fishing. Catch crappie, bluegill, and more across thousands of acres.
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It might just be the smallest park you’ve ever seen, but Long Skinny Park provides some of the best sunset views over Hamlin Lake. A great local fishing spot, this park has just a couple picnic tables, grills, and benches. There is on road parking and alternate boat access available.
Drive west on Ludington Avenue until you reach Stearns Park Beach. Take a right on North Lakeshore Drive until you reach @ the Y Country Store. Take a right at the fork in the road and continue on Lakeshore Drive until you reach Long Skinny Park on the left side, just down the road from Hamlin Lake Boat Rentals.
If there’s one thing that Hamlin Lake is known for, it’s excellent fishing. Catch crappie, bluegill, and more across thousands of acres.
The Hamlin Lake Beach within the Ludington State Park is fun for the whole family! With a dedicated, weed-free swimming area and more!
Cast your line into Upper Hamlin Lake or enjoy a picnic, the playground, or watch Hamlin Lake’s Independence Fireworks at Wilson Hill Park.
Read about the history of Hamlin Lake, when it was created, and the major role this lake played in the milling industry in Ludington.
Enjoy a picnic by Upper Hamlin Lake. With grills, a pavilion and picnic tables available, this park provides the perfect family setting.
Enjoy this small, relaxing park as an easy place to place your boat in the water or throw a line out to catch some pan fish for dinner.
Long Skinny Park is located on Lower Hamlin Lake between the South and Middle bayous. Perfect for fishing or taking in the view.
Explore Hamlin Lake by boat, and you’ll see why Hamlin Lake is one of the most beautiful lakes in Michigan. Over 5,000 acres, pure enjoyment!
Take a paddle down the Hamlin Lake Canoe Trail. Venture out on the trip yourself, or join a guided trip lead by Dune Grass Concessions.
This Hamlin Lake Fishing Map details what kind of fish you might catch in various sections of the lake. Helpful for all anglers.
Small destinations within themselves, visitors of Hamlin Lake will go on an adventure to find their perfect dune.
Hamlin Lake is home to several parks and numerous dunes for exploration and leisure. Pack a picnic, cast your line, and enjoy the sites.
With some of the best fishing and boating around, Hamlin Lake brings much delight as well as some of the most beautiful, scenic backdrops.
Convenient and online, this Hamlin Lake Business Directory features businesses of interest in the Hamlin Lake area.
Hamlin Lake is where you want to be. It offers terrific summer recreation, including swimming, boating, tubing, and more!
The Hamlin Lake Dam controls the lake levels of Hamlin Lake, and the portion of Big Sable River which runs through the Ludington State Park.

Ludington has many businesses to help you enjoy crafting and appreciate the finished product. Let them help you create your own masterpiece!

Just blocks from the beach is the heart of downtown Ludington, where you can shop, dine, and enjoy summertime events.

Small destinations within themselves, visitors of Hamlin Lake will go on an adventure to find their perfect dune.

The Ludington Skate Plaza is a popular spot for kids with skateboards or in-line skates, and also draws spectators to Stearns Park.

Ludington’s natural resources, charter captains, and outfitters provide great salmon fishing on Lake Michigan and the Pere Marquette River.

Hamlin Lake is where you want to be. It offers terrific summer recreation, including swimming, boating, tubing, and more!