• Public

• Boat Launch

Budd Lake is located in Hayes Township in central Clare County, in the Town of Harrison, a mile South of the Clare County Airport, one mile off US #27. Budd Lake is located adjacent to Little Long Lake (43 acres) and Hayes Lake as well as being within a few miles of Sutherland Lake (42 acres), Deer Lake (22 acres), Townline Lake (28 acres), Cranberry Lake (293 acres) and Arnold Lake (118 acres). An area considered by many to be central Michigan’s playground.

This Michigan lake consists of 175 acres of surface with reported depths of 30 feet. The public access site is located on the Southern portion of the lake off Grant Avenue. 

Fishermen report catches of Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Muskie and Northern Pike.

 Budd Lake

Cottages on Budd Lake, Harrison Michigan         August 18, 1938 Dear Olive and Gene Arthur, Homer and Mr. Blanchard went fishing at 6:30 a.m. When they got home is rained so hard. Monday and Tuesday we had no rain; it has been two months since they had any rain here. Any way my husband has really relaxed. This is a lovely spot and very quiet. B & A

Budd Lake, Harrison Michigan         Dear Eleanor We arrived here safely yesterday. The drive up here was lovely, everything went so good, found the cottage easily. The weather is warm. Frank and his brother said they are going fishing tonight. There are several lakes in this area and it is so quiet here. I hope to read and write, I may even paint. Wish you were here, but understand the reason. Love Dorothy

Budd Lake, Harrison Michigan         Marion, We are having a jolly time in Michigan. So many trees, so many fish. Day after next we will leave and go to see John and Ann. They are about 120 miles from where we are staying. Miss ya. Pete and El

Budd Lake Inn, Harrison Michigan          Able, It is so cold here, feel like we are the only ones on the lake. Went into town to pick up meal for dinner, all we do is eat and sleep. Regards Mc Mann