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South Bayou

South Bayou is the smallest bayou on large Hamlin Lake. Two small creeks feed the bayou, which then feeds into Hamlin Lake through a channel under Lakeshore Drive.

The bayou is relatively calm, but on windy days Hamlin Lake can get quite rough and it is difficult to manage a small boat.

Boat Launch

South Bayou Public Access-
Access- On the east side of Lakeshore Drive where it crosses the South Bayou channel. Cement ramp with two docks. Limited parking.

Restrictions- no power loading, no cocking in launch ramp, do not block road
Ecosystem- inland lake mostly surrounded by private properties
Most recent date this info personally checked - August 2014
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Fishing

Fishing- Hamlin Lake - black crappie, bluegill, brook trout, channel catfish, largemouth bass, muskellunge, northern pike, rock bass, smallmouth bass, sunfish, walleye, yellow perch (list from lake-link.com)

Picnicking

Picknicking-

There are picnic tables and grills. Fixed benches face the bayou.

Playground

Playground-

There are two swing sets, one with baby seats, and a sandbox.

Rest Rooms and Potable Water

Restrooms- porta-potty
Potable Water- none

Details

Access- paved road
Restrictions- Open 5 am - 11 pm, no swimming, no camping, no overnight parking, no glass containers, pets must be leashed, no firearms, no dumping, no disorderly conduct
Seasonality- may not be plowed in winter, picnic tables removed
Ecosystem- small bayou with access to large-size inland lake (Hamlin)
Other points of interest- Hamlin Lake connects with Ludington State Park and Nordhouse Dunes. Long Skinny Park is 0.25 miles north.
Most recent date this info personally checked. August 2014
Maintained by- Hamlin Township
3775 North Jebavy Drive
Ludington, MI 49431
Phone: (231) 845-7801
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Locator

Driving Directions

Drive north on Lakeshore Drive from Ludington at the west end of Ludington Avenue. Watch for a right turn where M-116 continues straight (bearing left) to the state park, but turn right to continue on Lakeshore. Reach South Bayou park in approximately 1.5 miles.

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