📍 Schoolcraft County, Michigan · 🌊 Indian Lake
Indian Lake State Park West Unit is a carry-in access site with no built ramp in Schoolcraft County, Michigan, on Indian Lake. The site lists 2 parking spaces. A launch or day-use fee applies. Listed hours: 08:00-22:00.
Indian Lake is in Schoolcraft County and has 8,689 acres and a maximum depth of 21 feet. Michigan DNR stocking records show 222 stocking events here, most recently in July 2026 (9,231 Walleye). Indian Lake has 2 public launches listed in our directory.
Michigan DNR stocking records for Indian Lake list 222 stocking events across 8 species, from 1979 to 2026. Most often stocked: Walleye, Brown Trout, Brook Trout, Muskellunge, Northern Pike. These records show what was stocked, not how many fish survived.
Distances are straight-line miles between listed coordinates, not driving distance.
The DNR data marks Indian Lake State Park West Unit as a fee site but does not list the amount. Confirm the current fee on site or with the managing agency.
Indian Lake State Park West Unit is listed as a carry-in site with no built ramp, so it suits kayaks, canoes and car-top boats rather than trailers.
The site lists 2 parking spaces. Popular launches can fill on summer weekends, so arriving early helps.
Listed hours are: 08:00-22:00. Seasonal closures can still apply, so confirm locally.
The listed coordinates are 45.968721, -86.353691. Use the directions buttons on this page to open them in a map app.
Yes. The closest launches in our directory are Indian Lake State Park South Unit (1.9 miles away); Palms Book State Park (2.7 miles away); Thompson Creek (4.5 miles away).
Details come from Michigan DNR boating access data and can change. Always check current conditions before trailering. Ramp access can change due to weather, water levels, or maintenance.