Fishing

This is one of the major perks of staying with us at Reeds on the River. You can fish right outside the front door of your cabins! Try your hand at fly fishing, walleye fishing, and from the third week in June through August you’ll even have a chance at spotting a Lake Sturgeon! We have a rich area for fishing enthusiasts and if you simply ask around with the locals, each one will have a brand new spot for you to try.

Below you’ll find a map and some information on local bait shops and fishing areas. Remember you’re more than welcome to fish on the river at the cabins.



Young’s Bait and Party Store

7399 Burr Ave, Alanson, MI 49706

(231) 548-5286

Pick up live bait or grab some tackle! Don’t forget to purchase your fishing license before you hit the water!

Pat and Gary’s Party Store

3758 S Straits Hwy, Indian River, MI 49749

(231) 238-6776

Stop here to get your fishing license and pick up some live bait on your way out!

Crooked River Locks

7983 Lake St, Alanson, MI 49706

Come cast out off shore in front of the locks before the boaters start making their way through! We’ve caught smallmouth, largemouth, rock bass, and the occasional pike here! Located right next door to our Alanson area cabin and cottage!

Alanson Swing Bridge

6361 River St, Alanson, MI 49706

River access for shore fishing. Catch bass, pike, catfish, and more right off the shore of the Crooked River. The Alanson Swing Bridge is the smallest operational swing bridge in the world!