YANKEE SPRINGS
Besides Gun Lake, Hall Lake is one of the most visited lakes in the Yankee Springs area. I kayaked the lake on a weekday morning in August and I was surprised to have the whole lake all to myself. Hall Lake is located on the north side of Gun Lake Road, just east of Gun Lake. When you first view the lake from the road, it will draw you to its shore and compel you to kayak it. The small lake is surrounded by forested hills. The primitive landing is on the south side of the lake, just east of the dam.
It’s also a good place for a swim. The lake has three islands. A small island lies next to the shore on the east side of the lake.
The other two islands are more toward the middle of the lake.
A nature note: there is a sizable population of freshwater jellyfish in the lake. These delicate creatures are about a half inch in diameter and can be clearly seen along the shoreline.
Once you’re on the water, you’ll see why Hall Lake is one of my favorites.
KAYAKING SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN 