LINCOLN BRIDGE - STATE FOREST

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Lincoln Bridge - State Forest

April 26, 2024

Lincoln Bridge State Forest Camping Area in Michigan is a serene and secluded campground with breathtaking views of the surrounding Huron National Forest. Located near the Lincoln River, campers can enjoy fishing, kayaking, and canoeing. Nearby attractions include the historic town of Manistee and the Lake Michigan beaches, both just a short drive away.

With 14 primitive campsites, the campground offers pit toilets, fire rings, and picnic tables. The campsite is first-come-first-serve, so visitors are encouraged to come early. The best time to visit is during the summer months, with average temperatures ranging from 60-80°F. However, the campground is open year-round, offering visitors the opportunity to experience the beauty of the changing seasons in the forest. Overall, Lincoln Bridge State Forest Camping Area is a great option for those looking for a peaceful camping experience in the heart of Michigan's natural beauty.

Weather Outlook

16 Day Long Term Forecast

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Seasonal Comparison

Historical Data

Regional Streamflow Levels

Streamgauge	Streamflow	Gage Height
BOARDMAN R ABOVE BROWN BRIDGE ROAD NR MAYFIELD	131 cfs	3.4 ft
JORDAN RIVER NEAR EAST JORDAN	172 cfs	3.4 ft
MANISTIQUE RIVER NEAR MANISTIQUE	1,430 cfs	4.9 ft
MANISTEE RIVER NEAR SHERMAN	1,010 cfs	12.0 ft
PLATTE RIVER AT HONOR	108 cfs	1.1 ft
MANISTEE RIVER NEAR MESICK	1,080 cfs	3.8 ft
BLACK RIVER NEAR GARNET	26 cfs	3.0 ft

Fishing Destinations

Blanch Lake

Apache Trout • Kelp Bass • Northern Pike

Miller Lake

Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Northern Pike • Permit

Lake Leelanau

American Eel • Black Crappie • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Walleye

Austin Lake

Kelp Bass • Northern Pike

Lake Dubonnet

Black Crappie • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Northern Pike • Walleye

Baptist Lake

Black Crappie • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Northern Pike • White Perch

Wawasee Public Fishing Area

Fishing Terrace

Lake Cadillac

Kelp Bass • Northern Pike • Walleye

Bostwick Lake

Kelp Bass • Northern Pike

Tahquamenon River (Dollarville Dam)

American Eel • Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brook Trout • Brown Trout • Steelhead

Idlewild Lake

Black Crappie • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Northern Pike • White Perch

Manistique Lake

Kelp Bass • Northern Pike • Smallmouth Bass • Walleye • White Perch

Steinbarger Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Georgetown Lakes

Black Crappie • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Northern Pike

West Arm Grand Traverse Bay

Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Northern Pike • Walleye • White Perch

Muskallonge Lake

Kelp Bass • Northern Pike • Smallmouth Bass • Walleye • White Perch

Gun Lake

Black Crappie • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Northern Pike

Boardman River

American Eel • Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Black Sea Bass • Steelhead

Norman Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Channel Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

East Arm Grand Traverse Bay

American Eel • Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout • Coho Salmon • Kelp Bass • Lake Trout • Smallmouth Bass • Steelhead

Kids Creek

Apache Trout

Kuhn Lake

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Channel Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Dollar Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass

Boardman Lake

Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Kelp Bass • Lake Trout • Northern Pike • Rainbow Trout • Smallmouth Bass

Grassy Creek

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Elk River

Apache Trout • Black Sea Bass • Brook Trout • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout

Dumont Lake

Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Northern Pike

Suicide Bend Fishing Site

Kelp Bass • Northern Pike • Smallmouth Bass • Walleye

Stone Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Fishing peir

Little Pine Island Lake

Black Crappie • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Northern Pike

Rafting & Kayaking

STATE ROAD 337 BRIDGE TO STATE ROAD 56 BRIDGE AT PROSPECT, IN
Lower East Fork White Watershed, Indiana

SECTION 17, T48N, R17W (BOUNDARY OF PICTURED ROCKS NATIONAL LAKESHORE LANDS) TO MOUTH AT LAKE SUPERIOR
Betsy-Chocolay Watershed, Michigan

ORIGIN AT CONFLUENCE OF OUTLETS OF FRENCHMAN LAKE AND CARP LAKE (SEC 26, T44N, R6W) TO WEST SECTION LINE OF SEC 30, T43N, R5W
Carp-Pine Watershed, Michigan

CARNES MILL SITE TO 7.65 MILES ABOVE CONFLUECE WITH OHIO RIVER AT CONFLUENCE WITH TURKEY CREEK
Blue-Sinking Watershed, Indiana

SOURCE IN SEC 21, T47N, R12W TO MOUTH AT WHITEFISH BAY
Tahquamenon Watershed, Michigan

STATE ROAD 56 BRIDGE TO FOREST PURCHASE BOUNDARY AT ROLAND, IN
Lower East Fork White Watershed, Indiana

COUNTY ROAD H-58 (AKA. ADAMS TRAIL/ MUNISING-VAN MEER-SHINGLETON RD.) TO MOUTH AT LAKE SUPERIOR
Betsy-Chocolay Watershed, Michigan

CITY LIMITS OF ENGLISH, IN TO CARNES MILL SITE IN NE1/4NE1/4 OF SEC 13, T3S, R1W
Blue-Sinking Watershed, Indiana

JUNCTION OF NORTH/SOUTH FORKS OF LOST RIVER TO STATE ROAD 337 BRIDGE, APPROX 4 MILES SOUTHEAST OF ORLEANS, IN
Lower East Fork White Watershed, Indiana

EAST BRANCH FROM WESTERN FOREST BOUNDARY (SEC 19, T46N, R6W) TO CONFLUENCE WITH MAINSTEM
Tahquamenon Watershed, Michigan

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