Boating & Fishing
Hamlin Lake is a popular alternative to Lake Michigan for those who seek any kind of water recreation. Boaters gain easy access to the lake from a public launch, or you can visit one of the small marinas for boat rentals, gas, and supplies.
Hamlin Lake and its bayous offer an outstanding variety of fish, including walleye, bass, perch, and blue gill. Any season of the year, fishing is best on Hamlin Lake.
Barnhart's Marina & Boat Rentals
6006 Barnhart Rd., Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 843-8246
Offering pontoon and fishing boat/motor rentals on beautiful Upper Hamlin Lake. Full service marine gas dock. While at Barnhart's, enjoy great food and cocktails at Pirates Pub, the only restaurant and bar on Hamlin Lake. Vacation rentals also available.
Hamlin Lake Boat Rentals
at Sauble Resort, 3461 N. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 843-8497
Explore Hamlin Lake's beauty from the water by renting a pontoon, runabout, or fishing boat. Captains available. Pull the kids tubing behind a luxury pontoon for hours of entertainment. Visit the sand dunes where the only access is by boat. Available by the hour, day, or week. Guided sunset cruises. Reservations suggested.
Boat, motor, trailer, and RV repair, winterization and storage for all makes and models including jet skis. Sales of pontoon, fishing and ski boats and motors. Marine parts and accessories, water toys, and fishing tackle. Open all year Mon.-Sat.
Ludington Area Fishing
The Ludington area offers some of the best fishing in Western Michigan. Our site includes all the information you need about charter boat captains, boat/motor rentals, marine weather, bait/tackle shops, and more. Current local fishing reports for Lake Michigan, Hamlin Lake, Pere Marquette Lake, and Pere Marquette River.
North Bayou Resort & Marina
4849 N. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 845-5820
Located on lower Hamlin Lake. Our marina offers pontoon and fishing boat rentals, gas, boating accessories, slips, bait, tackle, snacks and sporting licenses. See our online fishing reports. Rental cottages with one or three bedrooms are available.
Sunset Bluff Resort & Boat Rentals
6075 N. Victory Park Rd., Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 845-5002
Enjoy a scenic 2-3 hour canoe trip on the Big Sable River and beautiful Upper Hamlin Lake. We can trailer up to six canoes or kayaks and drop you off for a leisurely trip back to Sunset Bluff. Kayaks, canoes and paddleboat rentals are just $6/hour. Pontoon boats are $35/hour (2 hour minimum) or $250/day. 14' fishing boats/8.5 hp motors also available. Reservations recommended.
Sunset Cruises
Hamlin Lake, Ludington, MI 49431
The best way to see Hamlin Lake is by boat, and sunset cruises are now available. Your captain will pilot the roomy and comfortable pontoon and you enjoy the scenery and the warm breeze. Boats leave from Sauble Resort and cost is $20 per person; group rates available.
Waterside Resort & Boat Rentals
3298 N. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 843-8481
On Lower Hamlin Lake. Everything you need for boating or fishing. Rentals of 14' boats w/8 h.p. & 15 h.p. motors, 16' boats w/25 h.p. motors, and pontoon boats for pleasure or fishing. Our store has live bait, tackle, outboard gas, fishing licenses, picnic supplies, ice, ice cream--whatever you need for a day on the lake. Cottages available.
