Big Star Lake

Big Star Lake is located in Lake Township in southern Lake County. This 912 acre lake, with reported depths of up to 25 feet, is very popular in Western Michigan. This is due partly to its convenient location, being just south and west of Baldwin and close to M37.

Big Star Lake has a Lake Association, as well as its own  Lake Webcam and even a Historical Website  with tons of interesting stories, pictures and postcards. And, of course,I don’t want to forget to include the link to the Lake Map.

Star Lake Drive will get you around Big Star Lake.  Many private roads and private drives run off this blacktop street. The area is well wooded, but can be rather busy at times.

The DNR manages a public access site to Big Star Lake. You can find this on the southwest section of the lake. A hard surface boat launch is there, as well as vault style toilets and plenty of parking. Looks like there is a sandy beach there, but not sure swimming is allowed.

Fishermen enjoy Big Star Lake and report catches of Bluegill, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Pumpkinseed, Tiger Muskellunge, Walleye and Yellow Perch. Surrounding Big Star are several smaller lakes, also lined with cottages, trailers and year round homes. Oxbow Lake, Reed Lake, Rainbow Lake, Orchard Lake, Gifford Lake, Honeymoon Lake, Cecilia Lake and Basford Lake, just to name a few, are some of the lakes surrounding the lake.

There is a lot to do in the area. Be sure to try one of my favorites, Jones Ice Cream.

Take time to enjoy a Michigan Lake!