Sylvania

[banen]

Ok I know it is actually in in the UP but because of its proximity to Wisconsin, actually on the border, I was wondering if any of you had any experience fishing or hunting in the Sylvania park area?   Was thinking of a canoe trip there this summer but not sure if the fishing is supposed to be any good?  Would also be interested in anyone's grouse and whitetail experience there? 

[buck460XVR]

I haven't fished there personally for a number of years, but spend a coupla weeks a year just down the road at Thousand Island lake on the Cisco Chain. Very beautiful area and the road thru the tract is lousy with deer especially at night. Have seen good numbers of grouse in the area also while riding dirt bike. There is an infinite amount of public land that is adjacent to or close by also on both the Wisconsin and the Michigan side. There are special regulations for fishing in and traveling thru the Sylvania Tract and they are  strongly enforced....

Special fishing regulations apply in the Sylvania Tract that are very important to know.  A few are listed here.  NOTE: This is not a complete list of regulations.  It is mandatory that you are familiar with all the special provisions.  We will provide you with the complete list or you should pick one up at the entrance station.

No Bass may be kept at any time for any reason.
No live bait may be used.
Only barbless hooks are allowed.
Special length and possession regulations apply for Lake Trout, Northern Pike and Walleye.
Special regulations apply for the taking of panfish.
No motor-powered craft of any kind are allowed. (See Crooked Lake's special regulations.)
No fishing is allowed before the last Saturday in April or after the 31st of October.

Please take note of these other important Regulations:

DOGS:  Are allowed on a six foot leash both in the Wilderness and the Recreation Area.  Dogs may be off leash only during sanctioned State of Michigan hunting seasons.  They may not be left unattended and are not allowed in the Clark Lake beach and swimming area.

WHEELED VEHICLES:  Bicycles or mechanical portaging wheels are not allowed in the wilderness.  Wheelchairs are permitted.

CANS AND BOTTLES:  Non-burnable and disposable food and beverage containers including cans, bottles and styrofoam are not allowed in the wilderness. Permitted containers include containers of fuel, insect repellent, medicines, personal toiletries and reusable plastic containers.  Any permitted containers must be packed out.

COOKING:  Cooking in the wilderness is allowed only at campsites designated by a cast iron fire ring even when using a cook stove.

CAMPFIRES:  Campfires are allowed only in fire rings at designated sites.  Use only dead and down material for firewood.  Cutting live trees is damaging and unlawful.

DIGGING:  Digging holes or trenching is not allowed.

ISLANDS:  Landing on islands is prohibited from ice-off to July 15th to protect nesting loons.

CROOKED LAKE

Although within the boundaries of the Sylvania Wilderness and Recreation Area, Crooked Lake's fishing regulations are governed by the current State of Michigan Fishing Regulations. You are also allowed to use certain motors on this scenic and fertile lake. Check the regulations.