Waterways

Charlevoix has lots of beaches, kayaking, standup paddleboarding, and fishing opportunities waiting for you!

Ironton Ferry

  • 9800 Ferry Rd, East Jordan
  • 231-308-3727
Ride the ferry!

Antrim Creek Nature Preserve & Rex Beach

  • Rex Beach Rd, Ellsworth
  • 231-533-6265
Located just outside of Charelvoix, Antrim Creek Nature Preserve and Rex Beach are hidden gems.

Rogers/Dressel/Jordan River Preserve Complex

  • Rogers Road, East Jordan
  • 231-347-0991
Nature preserve located along the shores of the Jordan River.

Sunshine Charters Boat Charter

  • 299 Bridge Park Dr, Charlevoix
  • 231-547-0266
Map Sail the open waters of Lake Charlevoix and Lake Michigan on a 29 passenger catamaran sailboat.

Bridge Park

  • 200 Bridge St., Charlevoix
  • 231-547-3253
Map Overlooking Round Lake and the drawbridge

Ferry Beach

  • 224 Ferry Ave., Charlevoix
  • 231-547-3253
Map A popular family beach on Lake Charlevoix with water that is warmer and calmer than Lake Michigan. The Ferry Beach pier is also a great place to go fishing if you do not have a boat!
 

Indigo Guide Service

  • 231-898-4320

Jordan Valley Trout Pond

  • 5245 N M 66, East Jordan
  • 231-536-0581
Map Trout ponds that are fed by natural springs replenishing the water at 1,000 gallons per minute.

Northern Exposure Charters

  • 202 Ferry Ave, Charlevoix
  • 989-475-3811
Great Lakes fishing charter
 

Dewitt Marine

  • 6509 Crystal Springs Rd, Bellaire
  • 231-377-6611
Map A full service marina on Torch Lake