Marina-style restaurants make this Michigan’s Best Inland Lake a winner on the Lakeshore
3 min readMUSKEGON, MI – This lake has it all, including some great restaurants.
It’s Muskegon Lake in Muskegon, and it’s the winner of Michigan’s Best Inland Lake in the Lakeshore area by MLive readers.
Muskegon Lake had nearly 39 percent of the vote, topping Silver Lake in Mears, which had close to 29 percent.
See complete results for the region below.
Muskegon Lake is a 4,150-acre fresh-water lake at the mouth of the Muskegon River. It also has a popular state park, according to the Michigan DNR.
MLive readers said:
“Lots of access, marina style restaurants with docks, great fishing and even greater history.” Mike Kruzona of Muskegon
“Restaurants, beaches, marinas, fishing, boating…it’s all here!” Kimberly Plunkett of Muskegon
“Our home overlooks the lake and it is so very beautiful and peaceful! Thanks to conservation groups and community volunteers, the lake has made a huge comeback from an industrial dump site to a beautiful home for birds, fish and animals. The bike path allows everyone to enjoy the lake with it’s amazing sunsets.” Vickie Ybarra
“Public boat and swim access. Access to connected rivers. Channel to Lake Michigan. Large enough to boat, and especially large enough for good sailing. Many other lakes are not wide enough to sail well.” Tom Beetham of North Muskegon
Michigan’s Best has been to Muskegon Lake numerous times for Michigan’s Best searches, especially for Michigan’s Best Waterfront Restaurant. You can find The Deck, Dockers, Thrasher’s Bear Lake Tavern and others.
READ: These are the 10 best waterfront restaurants in Michigan
Meals and appetizers available at Dockers restaurant located at 3505 Marina View Point, in Muskegon on Tuesday, June 18, 2019. Kayla Renie | MLive.com
Michigan’s Best Inland Lake – Muskegon and Lakeshore
1. Muskegon Lake, Muskegon – 38.77%
2. Silver Lake, Mears – 28.64%
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John Gonzales, right, and Amy Sherman take a photo together with Bruno the shark at Dockers restaurant located at 3505 Marina View Point, in Muskegon on Tuesday, June 18, 2019. Kayla Renie | MLive.com
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