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We returned to Lake Independence this year (third time in the last five years), but stayed in a different cabin in order
to accomodate our friends Dave & Sue Bibbee, with whom we shared the first week. Independence Cottage sits right
on the main lake instead of tucked back in tiny Alder Bay. It is larger and more comfortable than Mark's Place, so I
doubt I'll ever get Amy back into the former (and cheaper) cabin! It also has a brand new dock with very few steps
from the cabin to the boat, so that's worth something to me, too. Situated at the foot of the Huron Mountains and just
a tiny bit south of the Lake Superior shoreline, Lake Independence is a fine smallmouth bass fishery. Nearly all the
fish run big. It also boasts walleyes and northern pike. The jumbo perch fishing has fallen off the past few years,
but they may stage a comeback. I've caught perch to 13-1/2 inches in past years. Trout fishing in the area streams
(Alder Creek, Yellowdog River, Iron River) is very good, with lots of beautiful native brook trout and stocked rainbows and
browns. If you'd ever like to enjoy this spot of God's beautiful creation, check out the Stoltz's website at Alder Bay Lodging. (Click any picture for a larger format.)
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| This one's no 5-pounder, but I caught my share of 19-inchers in 12 days of fishing. |
You can launch your boat at the Perry County Park across the lake, or put into Lake Superior at the Big Bay Marina in
town. Some quaint restaurants and shops in the small town, including the Lumberjack Tavern where a famous murder occurred
during WW II. It was made into a movie starring Jimmy Stewart. Title: "Anatomy of a Murder." A classic!
VHS copies in every cabin at Alder Bay Lodging.
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