Beaver Island Michigan
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
Fishing aside, many believe there is no better place to be in the summer than Beaver Island and the Indigo team agrees. Beaver has great weather, while the "mainland" is sweating during a heat wave, Beaver is in the 70's-80's with a pleasant breeze. The laid-back friendly atmosphere, excellent food and diverse lodging only add to Beaver Island's other qualities.
In our opinion, Beaver Island has the best Great Lakes flats fishing for smallmouth bass and carp. Endless miles of shoreline, little fishing pressure and lots of big and aggressive fish.
You can find a lot more information at the Beaver Island Chamber of Commerce web site.
Where is Beaver Island, Michigan? Beaver Island is located in the northeast corner of Lake Michigan, about 30 miles from Charlevoix.
How do I get to Beaver Island? You can take the 2 hour ferry ride that runs between Beaver Island and Charlevoix. Or take the twenty minute flight that also runs between Beaver Island and Charlevoix. There are also charter flight options.
Beaver Island Boat Company (23) 547-2311 — approx. $48 per person, round trip.
Fresh Air Aviation (888) 359-7448 — approx. $89 per person, round trip.
Island Airways (800) 524-6895
Charter Services from Fresh Air Aviation:
NOTE – 1,025 lbs total, 1-6 passengers and freight.
– Chicago, O'Hare (ORD) to Beaver Island approx. $3,400 total, round trip.
– Detroit (DTW) to Beaver Island approx. $2,900 total, round trip.
– Lansing, Michigan (LAN) to Beaver Island approx. $2,060 total, round trip.
– Traverse City, Michigan (TVC) to Beaver Island approx. $660 total, round trip.
– Pellston, Michigan (PLN) to Beaver Island approx. $490 total, round trip.
– Manistique, Michigan to Beaver Island approx. $570 total, round trip.
– Escanaba, Michigan to Beaver Island approx. $870 total, round trip.
– Green Bay, Wisconsin to Beaver Island approx. $1640 total, round trip.
Flagship Private Air (Charter Service) (734) 926-2000 — approx. $7,400 total, round trip.
NOTE – 1-8 person & freight between Beaver Island and Detroit/Willow Run, includes a 10 minute shuttle from Detroit (DTW) and Willow Run.
Dan's Airport Transportation (231) 645-9696 — Traverse City and Charlevoix approx. $200 round trip, Detroit and Charlevoix approx. $1200 round trip.
By The Bay Shuttle (231) 932-1065 — Traverse City and Charlevoix approx. $500 round trip, Detroit and Charlevoix approx. $1200.
NOTE: Prices based on 8 passengers and luggage, round trip. They do have a small bus for larger groups.
Where do we stay on Beaver Island? Beaver Island has a diverse selection of lodging opportunities, from private beach houses, apartments in town or motels and lodges.
Hotels and Lodges
Laurain Lodge (231) 448-2099
Beaver Island Lodge (231) 448-2396
The Brothers Place (231) 448-2204 or (630) 920-0719
The Erin Motel (231) 448-2240
Cabin, Apartments and Beach Houses
NOTE – pricing is by the week.
Dalwhinnie Apartments — In Town (231) 448-2733
peak season (June 15-August) approx. $850, non-peak $500
The Ambassador Apartment
– 2 bedrooms
* bedroom 1 has a king bed
* bedroom 2 has a queen bed
– 1 ½ bathrooms
– full kitchen
– washer/dryer
– TV with satellite
– covered deck overlooking harbor
– gas grill
The Wagner Apartment
– 2 bedrooms
* bedroom 1 has a double bed
* bedroom 2 has a queen bed
– 1 ½ bathrooms
– full kitchen
– washer/dryer
– TV with satellite
– covered deck overlooking harbor
– gas grill
The Last Resort — Sand Bay, 5 miles from town (231) 448-2733
peak season (June 15-August) approx. $850, non-peak $500
– 2 bedrooms
* bedroom 1 has a double bed
* bedroom 2 has 2 sets of bunks
* the entrance/laundry room also has 1 set of bunks
– 1 ½ bathrooms
– washer/dryer
– full kitchen
– TV/VCR
– deck overlooking Lake Michigan
The Fisherman’s House — In Town (231) 448-2733
peak season (June 15-August) approx. $1200, non-peak $800
– 4 bedrooms
* bedroom 1 has 1 double bed
* bedroom 2 has 1 double bed
* bedroom 3 has 1 double bed
* bedroom 4 has 2 twin beds
– 2 bathrooms
– fully equipped modern kitchen
– washer/dryer
– TV with satellite
– enclosed porch
– large open deck with grill
Lockwood Shores — Sand Bay, 4 miles from town
peak season (June 15-August) approx. $1200, non-peak $800
– 3 bedrooms
* bedroom 1 has 2 double beds
* bedroom 2 has 2 double beds
* bedroom 3 has 2 twin beds
– 1 ½ bathrooms
– washer/dryer
– full kitchen
– gas grill
– large deck that steps onto beach
– gas fireplace
– dish TV/VCR and DVD
The Glenbeigh — Sand Bay, 4 miles from town
peak season (June 15-August) approx. $1200, non-peak $800
– 3 bedrooms, plus 2 pull-out queens
* bedroom 1 has a queen bed
* bedroom 2 has a double bed
* bedroom 3 has a double bed
* the upstairs and downstairs couches each pull-out into queens
– 1 ½ bathrooms
– washer/dryer
– full kitchen
– gas grill
– large deck that steps onto beach
– gas fireplace
– dish TV/VCR and DVD
What are some other things to do on the island?
Bonadeo's Beaver Island Boat Charters
Paradise Bay Dive Shop
Inland Seas School of Kayaking
Beaver Island Golf Course
More Info… Articles and Videos
Video:
In-Fisherman, Fly Rod Carp with Steve Hoffman & Kevin Morlock
Articles:
Eastern Fly Fishing, Beaver Island, MI. Northern Island Angling Paradise by Brandon Butler
ACS – the FISHDOG, Mega Carp in Michigan by Jerry Darkes
Woods-N-Water News, Carp Of Beaver Island… Champagne dreams on a beer budget! by Brandon Butler
Petoskey News-Review, Sight-fishing for carp off Beaver Island by George Rowe
In-Fisherman, Prime Time Carp by Kevin Morlock
Midwest Fly Fishing, The Carp of Beaver Island by Brandon Butler
Detroit Free Press, It’s clear: Underrated carp offers game-fishing challenge by Eric Sharp
HeraldTimes, Fly fishing is good on Michigan’s Beaver Island by Brandon Butler