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Big Star Lake

Michigan

Big Star Lake, Michigan

Big Star Lake real estate is considered a limited supply market for lake homes and lake lots in Michigan.

There are typically very few lake homes for sale on Big Star Lake at any given time. The lake will usually have very few lake lots and land for sale.

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About Big Star Lake

Located in Lake Township, Michigan

Big Star Lake is a 912-acre all-sports lake located in Lake Township, MI. It is less than 20 minutes away from the county’s seat, Baldwin, MI, and around 4 hours northwest of Detroit, MI. The Gerald R. Ford International Airport is an hour and a half south in Grand Rapids, MI, and Spectrum Health-Reed City is a little over 30 minutes east in Reed City, MI.

What’s There to Do On the Water?

Big Star possesses excellent water quality, which translates to great fishing! Anglers can expect to find black crappie, muskies, yellow perch, bluegill, northern pike, largemouth bass, and walleye. There is a boat launch off of Kater Court for access to this fun-filled lake. Water sports are popular on this lake, so activities like boating, water skiing, swimming, tubing, kayaking, and wakeboarding are waiting for you!

Year-Round Activities

Around July 4th every year, there is a firework show that takes place for residents to enjoy. There is a free band concert that takes place in July as well! A band sets up on the shore for residents to travel to by boat and listen to. Later in the fall, a fishing contest for all ages and experience levels is open to residents.

What’s Near Big Star Lake?

Less than an hour away is Silver Lake State Park. This 3000-acre state park offers dune ridges to race on in the 500-acre offroad vehicle area, a campground. All of this on the shore of Lake Michigan! When you get hungry, try nearby restaurants in Baldwin like Northern Exposure Cafe, Pompeii’s, Jones’ Homemade Ice Cream Parlor, and Barski. Big Star Lake also offers three golf courses, four marinas, and three nearby campgrounds on the lake.

Why Big Star Lake?

This remote location offers everything you need for a quintessential lake lifestyle, like a tight-knit community, gorgeous water, and plenty of watersports!

Lake Overview

  • 25ft. Deepest Depth

Information

  • Counties: Lake County
  • Fish: Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye
  • Condos available (No)
  • Notable events: Adopt-A-Road, Boat Parade, Annual Fishing Contest, Fireworks, Scully Road Run and FORE!
  • Landmarks: Huron-Manistee National Forests

Restrictions

  • Jet skis are allowed.
  • Motorized boats are allowed.
  • Houseboats are allowed. -- http://www.bigstarlakehistory.com/RulesBigStarLake.htm
  • Boating restrictions (Yes). -- Speed on inland water is 55 mph (See http://www.bigstarlakehistory.com/RulesBigStarLake.htm)
  • Dock restrictions (No).

Amenities

Marinas
(231) 848-7449
19522 Husiar Rd
Wellston, MI 49689
(231) 723-3139
460 River St
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 889-5000
4378 Crescent Beach Rd
Onekama, MI 49675
(231) 723-9444
47 Lake St
Manistee, MI 49660
Golf Courses
(231) 832-5616
5898 E 17 Mile Rd
Reed City, MI 49677
Private
(231) 898-2450
6409 W 76th St
Baldwin, MI 49304
(231) 832-5041
18396 US-10
Hersey, MI 49639
Campgrounds
(231) 464-6614
9214 W 5 Mile Rd
Irons, MI 49644
(800) 821-6263
Irons, MI 49644
(231) 745-4631
Branch Township, MI 49402

Nearby

Hospitals
(231) 832-3271
300 N Patterson Rd
Reed City, MI 49677
Airports
Baldwin Municipal Airport
Baldwin, MI 49304
9 miles away
Mason County Airport (KLDM)
5300 U.S. 10, Ludington, MI 49431
32 miles away