1. Mackinac Island State Park offers several swimming options in Lake Huron.
2. The park's beaches provide a natural setting for open-water swimmers.
3. British Landing Beach is popular among families due to its shallow waters and sandy shorelines.
4. Visitors can also swim at Marquette Park, which has clear water and stunning views of the surrounding area.
5. For safety reasons, it's recommended that visitors stay close to the shoreline while swimming as currents can be strong.
The park offers a variety of boating options for visitors. You can rent kayaks, paddle boards and sailboats to explore the surrounding waters at your own pace. For those who prefer guided tours, there are boat cruises available that provide scenic views of the island's coastline as well as opportunities to spot local wildlife. Fishing boats are also available for hire if you want to try catching some fish in Lake Huron or other nearby bodies of water.
Enjoy fishing in the surrounding waters, where you can catch species like salmon, trout and whitefish. Fishing gear rentals are available.
The park's lakes offer opportunities for ice fishing during winter months with a variety of fish to catch.
Fly-fishing is popular due to diverse aquatic habitats attracting numerous types of game fish including bass and pike.
Fishing from shore or boat provides chances at landing walleye, perch and northern pike among other freshwater favorites.
Remember that all anglers must have a valid Michigan state license before casting their lines into these abundant waters.