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Notable lake · Grand Traverse, Michigan

Fern Lake

Fern Lake is a lake in Grand Traverse, Michigan.

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Fern Lake: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Fern Lake

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Fern Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 44.73462, -85.73511. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Fern Lake full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Fern Lake yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Fern Lake?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Fern Lake?

    Nearby: Long Lake (lake, 3 km), Bass Lake (lake, 7 km), Silver Lake (lake, 8 km), Lake Dubonnet (lake, 9 km), Cedar Hedge Lake (lake, 10 km), Boardman Valley Nature Preserve (sanctuary, 12 km).

    Is Fern Lake worth visiting?

    Fern Lake is listed as a notable lake in Michigan on Spotwander.