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Big Portage Lake

Washtenaw County
SailRatings
Lake Traffic:2Lake Access:2
Wind/Weather:3Natural Features:2
Sail Presence:4Overall Rating:3
Lake Sailability:4Vicinity Rating:3

Lake Type: River-fed / Lake Chain
Area: 644 acres
Lake Orient.: Northeast - Southwest
Max. Depth: 84 ft
Notes: This pear shaped lake serves as a downstream repository of a chain of lakes on the Huron River and is located in both Washtenaw and Livingston counties. Public access to the lake can be made via a (DNR) ramp located on McGregor Road just north of  Dexter Pinckney Road (indicated on the following Google map). The public access ramp is on a short channel with a moderate current. Current proceeds under a bridge which is too low for masts. Sailboat launching is possible, however a kicker motor (or strong paddling) may be needed to clear the channel (about 100 ft) into the lake. A boadwalk and short pier are available for tying off. During weekends in the summer months, the parking lot fills very early in the day. When the parking is full, the ramp generally becomes gated to bar additional entry. 

The lake serves as the home waters of the Portage Lake Yacht Club  which holds a weekly club racing series (Flying Scots / Interlakes) in the Spring/Summer.  A sailing supply store (Midwest Sailing) is in the immediate area off of Dexter-Pinckney Road (across from the Portage Lake Yacht Club).
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Comments


June 1, 2010 - Boat: Mutineer

Boat launch is located in a small village with food and a chandlery nearby. Access to the ramp is barred when the parking lot is full.