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Little Bay de Noc Fishing Charters with Captain Marty Papke
Little Bay de Noc Fishing Charters with Captain Marty Papke

The unique, prestine beauty of one of the Upper Peninsula's most private Lodge, Poplar Lake Sporting Lodge located on beautiful Poplar Lake located in Delta County, Michigan.  If your an outdoors person and wanting a chance to see and enjoy some of the most incredible scenery, wildlife, sunrises and sunsets, listening to the birds, watching deer, the sounds of ducks, geese and the cry of the coyotes or watch the gracefullness of two native swans making the Poplar Lake Sporting Lodge their home every year!

Enjoying your own "private" stocked lake with Musky, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass and panfish and what a blast!  "NO FISHING LICENSE REQUIRED!"  ALL CATCH AND RELEASE FISHING EXCEPT NORTHERN PIKE UNDER 30" CAN BE KEPT AND PANFISH! 

Poplar Lake Lodge is a lodge having the options of renting for the week or long weekend.  The Lodge can handle up to 15 people whether Spring, Summer or Fall whether a family vacation, a fishing trip to the waters of Little Bay de Noc or Lake Superior, hiking or a fall hunting adventure Poplar Lake Sporting Lodge is your GATEWAY to the Upper Peninsula! 

BOOKINGS ARE FILLING FAST SO LOCK IN YOUR VACATION PLANS SOON.  NOTED ALSO AS A GREAT HUNTING LODGE, POPLAR LAKE Sporting LODGE WILL ACCOMODATE GROUPS OF BOWHUNTERS, RIFLE AND MUZZELOADING HUNTERS FOR DEER AND BEAR.  EXCELLENT BIRD HUNTING IS ALSO WITHIN THE AREAS WITH FLOCKS OF TURKEYS ALONG WITH GOOD GROUSE HUNTING! 

Enjoy the large resort feel at out ultimate Lodge located in the heart of the U.P! 


We are located in the Hiawatha National Forest , in Delta County, centrally located between Escanaba, Marquette, Munising and Manistique, MI.  If peace and quiet, and the serenity of the forest, appeal to you, this is truly the place to be.  We are almost completely surrounded by National Forest, located 11 miles off US Hwy. 41; 17 miles north of Rapid River, MI, with no permanent residents for 3-1/2 miles.  We invite you to come and experience our new lodge with state-of-the-art solar electric system.  You can sit by the fireplace or spend your quiet nights on the deck overlooking our 42 acre private lake! 

The bedrooms offer a stunning view for those early risers who wish to take in the breathtaking views of the lake as the sun rises over the mystical waters. Enjoy a hearty breakfast served in our spacious kitchen, or screened in porch, overlooking the lake.  Then it's off to the days adventures!

Rent an entire 4000 square foot secluded modern lodge which includes a fireplace,pool table, 800 square foot kitchen with 6 burner stove and 2 refrigerators.  Our Lodge sleeps a maximum of 15, features 4 four hundred square foot bedrooms accommodating up to 5 people per room, and one of the best views anywhere! Each room has its own private entrance and large picture windows overlooking the lake.  Additional bunk beds are located in rec.-room.  We have 3-1/2 bathrooms for your convenience. 

Two 500 foot decks, one screened in and both overlooking the lake.  Forty-two acre private lake stocked with Northern Pike, Muskie, Walleye, Perch and LargeMouth Bass.  Two 500 foot decks, one screened in and both overlooking the lake.  


For the kids (or kids at heart!), we have a huge play area with swings, slides, fort with outdoor toys, volleyball net, horseshoe pits, pool table, player piano, and a beautiful beach along with our swim platform.  More than Two-Hundred private acres surrounded by National Forest , walking trails, dogsledding trails, skiing trails, mountain biking trails, horseback riding trails, and a beautiful private beach.  Finally a 2 1/2 mile private driveway into the lodge!

Outdoor writers from throughout the Midwest have visited Poplar Lake Sporting Lodge.  The Detriot Free Press, Grand Rapids Press, Chicago Tribune, WGN Chicago TV,  AAA from Michigan, Wisconsin and Indiania as well our local Escanaba Daily Press.

Open weeks are filling fast with our "discounted rates" of $1000 per week so give us a call and we'll schedule your vacation to upper Michigan.

Looking to get more information including availability and rates of Poplar Lake Sporting Lodge call us at: 1-800-708-2347 or email us: martyp@littlebaydenoc.com  or call Charlie at 906-428-3247.