Platte River
Benzie County · Michigan
The Platte River is the birthplace of Michigan's coho salmon program. The Platte River Weir is a historic DNR egg-take facility. Small river, big cohos in fall.
Water Info
- River Miles
- 27
- Type
- river
Special Regulations
Weir area gear restrictions and seasonal closures - check DNR carefully.
Species Present
Access Points (6)
- Hayes Bridgeboat launch
- Lake Michigan Roadboat launchBoat Ramp Parking
- Little Platte Lakeboat launchBoat Ramp Parking Dock Restroom Accessible
- Platte Lakeboat launchBoat Ramp Parking Dock Restroom Accessible
- Platte River State Forest Campgroundboat launchBoat Ramp Parking
- Veterans Memorial State Forest Campgroundboat launchBoat Ramp Parking
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