Thousand Island Lake & The Cisco Chain Of Lakes

FISHING

Numerous islands and bays provide great fishing spots as do the smaller uninhabited lakes.  Walleyes, muskies, large-mouth & small-mouth bass, northern pike, perch & other panfish are all plentiful.  We furnish lake maps and can arrange guide service for you, too.

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Ice Fishing

Hunker down over a hole in the ice! The Watersmeet area offers fantastic ice fishing on the many lakes located in the area. There are numerous resorts, motels and private homes to rent for lodging. The lodging facilities often provide direct access to the lake.

HUNTING

The resort is located in some of the state's best deer hunting areas. We also have excellent grouse and duck hunting. Guide service available.

WINTER

Enjoy the solitude and beauty of a Northwoods winter.   More than 40 miles of cross-country ski trails in Sylvania. Great ice fishing from freeze-up until March 15th.

Cross-Country Skiing

Forty miles of cross-country ski trails weave through the immediate area.  Twenty miles of these trails are groomed by the local ski touring center in cooperation with the Ottawa National Forest. Motorized grooming is not permitted in the Sylvania Wilderness, but skiers alone keep these trails tracked.  Peace and solitude are the result.  Skiers throughout the midwest are attracted to these natural wilderness trails.

The Ottawa National Forest is host to a variety of cross-country skiing opportunities. There are over 90 miles of ski trails located throughout the area with over half of the miles groomed. Trails range in difficulty from beginner to expert.

Downhill Skiing

Winter sport enthusiasts are attracted to the Upper Peninsula for its abundance of downhill ski areas. In the Watersmeet area downhill ski areas are located in Ironwood, Iron River, Ontonagon and Iron Mountain.

Snowshoeing

Picture yourself on a snowshoe adventure breaking trail in the peaceful, serene woods. Snowshoers do not require trails and have the freedom to travel anywhere.