Eagle Lake Public Access — Local services in Ontwa Township

I took out my 6 yr old for a morning of fishing and to explore the lake.

Boat launch seemed short on parking, but there weren't that many people there so we were fine with it. Launching the boat, the depth was around 2'-3' around the area, but it was enough to get out into the deeper water.

We drove around the lake at first to get a lay of the land. There were maybe 6 other boats on the water total that morning (6/10/2022). 50' from the shore the depth is around 2'-6' deep, 50'+ away from the shore and it gets quite a bit deeper. The water was very clear, and seaweed was minimal in the areas 50' and closer to shore, and mostly sandy/rocky.

I caught 1 blue gill, and my 6yr old caught his own bluegill too using worms and bobbers. He was thrilled when he brought the fish into the boat, and I think it ignited an interest in fishing which is exactly what I was hoping would happen. Also, using a jula popper I had a small mouth bass jump out of the water trying to swallow my lure. I didn't land him, and no more action on the day with that lure but it was still cool to see him jump out of the water like that.

Once we were ready to depart, we headed back to the boat launch where we encountered 2 full grown horses, playing out in the water at the boat launch. My son and I played catch in the water by the boat launch while the horses played and splashed in the water. Very cool experience overall. Would...

This a decent lake, yet whomever is in charge of "the public access site" really should make it a safer area for those that want to enjoy it. It's literally like just pulling off to the side of the road (THAT HAS A 30MPH SPEED LIMIT) That is not safe! Make it a safe place to enjoy the lake! The public people that come to visit leave their trash all along side of the lake. Its not going to stay a clean lake if nothing is done about the lack of...

Used to enjoy coming here and parking by the side of the road and enjoying a cruise on the lake or a swim or sunset view. I think the area is under development as they’ve blocked of parking areas, took out the old pier and blockaded the public access ramp with boulders. There are still spots along the road available, but all indications are that probably going to come to an end soon. Beautiful lake though! I’ll miss coming here if they block...