127 acre Otis Lake is more of a swamp than a lake. Because of its shallow nature, the lake is choked with aquatic vegetation in the warmer months of the year. Access to the lake is on Otis Lake Road in Rutland Township. Boats can be launched from the shoulder of the road. I kayaked the lake in early summer and the vegetation had already taken over most of the lake, making it difficult to paddle. I was able to explore by paddling areas of sparse vegetation growth. Early spring or late fall is the best time to explore Otis Lake. I didn’t see a single fish in the lake, so leave your fishing tackle at home. The forested hills of Barry State Game Area surround the lake.
The top photo was taken on Black Friday in November. The bottom photo is during summer.
KAYAKING SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN 