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Ellsworth Lake

Antrim County, Michigan Inland Lake Chain of Lakes
170 acres1 launchRec Passport required
Ellsworth Lake Access Map 1 launch
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Beaches & Public Access 6
Ellsworth Lake
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Ellsworth Community Park
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Wooden Shoe Campground
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River Park
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Six Mile Lake Campground
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St. Clair Lake-Six Mile Lake Natural Area
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Campgrounds 3
Wooden Shoe Campground
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Chain of Lakes Camp (Six Mile Lake)
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Ellsworth Community Park
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Marinas 5
Ellsworth Lake Boat Launch
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South Arm Marina & Gas Dock ☎ +1 231-536-2672
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Ellsworth Community Park ☎ +1 231-588-6126
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Boat Launches on Ellsworth Lake
Ellsworth Lake Boat Launch
Young State Park · Unimproved ramp, 1 lane, 14 trailer spots
Open Motorboat Kayak Rec Passport
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Good to Know
Food & Drink
Village of Ellsworth
Fish Species
Largemouth Bass Bluegill Northern Pike Yellow Perch
Connected Waterways

Part of the Elk River Chain of Lakes — Upper Chain. Connected to Wilson Lake downstream and St. Clair Lake upstream. The village of Ellsworth sits on the lake. Water trail Section 2 runs from Ellsworth River Park to Wilson DNR Access (3.4 miles, beginner level).

Scout's Notes
Lake Vibe & Fishing Intel

Ellsworth Lake is a small lake in the Upper Chain, connected to Wilson Lake downstream and St. Clair Lake upstream. The village of Ellsworth sits on the lake. A key link in the Chain of Lakes Water Trail — Section 2 (Ellsworth River Park to Wilson DNR Access) is a 3.4-mile beginner paddle route through Ellsworth and Wilson lakes.

Sources: Paddle Antrim, DNR data