Northern Michigan is an outdoorsman's paradise, with plenty of opportunities for fishing and numerous lodges for relaxing at the end of the day. While fishing licenses are required, they may be purchased on-line before a trip and are also available at many bait and tackle shops. Fish for trout, walleye, bass, pike, sunfish and a host of others in the area's clean rivers.
Besides fishing, this 75-acre family-owned retreat offers hiking and biking trails and hunting opportunities. Stay in cottages complete with kitchen facilities. Although the property is secluded and private, it's close to several golf courses, antique shops, restaurants and a shopping mall. Mosley's Retreat boasts fine fishing, and boats are available. Its dining room includes a drink bar, and there is also a conference room with computer access for meetings.
Mosley's Retreat
9662 Tow Rd
Fenwick, MI 48834
312- 437-4035
mosleysretreat.com
Fishing enthusiasts can choose from one or two bedroom cabins at this northern Michigan site on the AuSable River. Jim's offers canoe rental, lodging and guided fly fishing services. Spend your time trout-fishing on the AuSable led by the property's owner, a lifelong guide. No hard liquor permitted on canoes or fishing trips. According to the Grayling township website, 70 percent of the land in Crawford County is publicly owned, with many opportunities for hiking, biking, hunting and other outdoor recreation.
Jim's Canoes, Cabins and Guide Service
1706 South Wakeley Bridge Rd.
Grayling, MI 49738
989 348-3203
jimscanoe.com
This resort features cabins along the shore of Lake Leelanau, suitable for groups of two to 11 people. Each cabin has fully-equipped kitchens, cable TV, DVD and VCRs, with charcoal grills off the patios. The lake includes a swimming area, and water depth at the end of dock is between five and six feet. Lake Leelanaua boasts walleye, perch, pike and bass, and the resort includes a fish house for cleaning the catch. Moorings on the docks can accommodate pontoon boats to canoes.
Leelanau's Rustic Resort
8125 S. Rustic Drive
Cedar, MI 49621
231- 228-7364
rusticresort.com
