72nd St. Angler Trail and Fishing Access
This portion of the Pere Marquette is flies only, catch and release. During spring and summer this site is very popular for brown trout. The river bottom in this stretch is primarily gravel beds. The forest surrounding the area is primarily white pine with an oak overstory. While the .25 mile trail to the river is on federal land, much of the surrounding land is privately owned. This site is walk-in only and there is no access for boating.
General Information
Location - Pere Marquette National Scenic River
Nearby Recreation Areas -
- Green Cottage
County - Lake
Seasonal and Other Information -
- This site is not gated in the off season.
- This site is not maintained in winter:
- Parking lot is not plowed.
January 1 - December 31
No Fee
Watercraft Permit -
- Required Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day Weekend.
Special Use Permit -
- No special use permit is required for individuals or small groups (74 people or less).
- Permits are required for commercial, event or large groups (75 people or more).
None
Pere Marquette River Corridor - Camping -
- Camping is prohibited in the Pere Marquette National Scenic River Corridor on the Huron-Manistee National Forests, except at designated campgrounds, campsites or at Upper Branch Bridge.
Getting There
Parking
10 vehicle capacity
Directions
From Baldwin -
- Travel south on M-37 for 3 miles.
- Turn right and go west on 72nd St. for 1 mile.
- The entrance is located on the right.
Additional Information
Operated By
Baldwin White Cloud Ranger District - (231) 745-4631
