Checkout Northern Escape marina. Not sure if they rent any boats but worth a shot. Munising isn't far, maybe they have a small boat rental shop

 

So this is how the story goes, I called Watson's Marina in Curtis and talked to Frank Watson the owner. I told I was looking to rent a rowboat, he then asked where we staying , and he says your 60 miles away. He says you are in luck the owner of the Forest Glen store was in his shop dropping off a couple of outboard motors that needed repairs. George Whitehead the owner of the Forest Glen store got on the phone and said that he rented smaller row boats, he took my cell phone number and called me back later and verified that he had a boat and trailer for me. The crazy part was that when I Goggled "boats to rent" near Manistique, Watson's Marina was not the first one to be displayed, I really don't know why I called them first and what were the chances that the owner of the Forest Glen store was going to be there when I did call.
Karma !!!

Bob

 

That's a ways away but there are a few places on the two lakes in Curtis. Kinda figured maybe 30 miles might be a stretch. Glad you found one.

 

"Karma !!!"

Nah, man, that's God at work

 

I am under the impression that Island Lake WA is all carry in. No wheels. Have been to the parking area on 445. Seems like a decent hike. Is there another access point I am unaware of?

 

I was too???

 

I am staying at a private residence on one of the lakes that has deeded access to the lake. A friend and I will have drag the boat to the lake and back again.

Bob

 

Practice fishing out of a canoe. They are super-versatile boats. If you use a canoe with a wide flat bottom, it will be pretty stable. Narrow/skinny canoes are not as stable.

Here is a cheap function tool that will help you move a small rowboat, or canoe, easily. There are lots of other similar options. I'd prefer balloon tires.

150 lb. Premium Aluminum Kayak Cart with Airless Polyurethane Plastic Wheels

www.homedepot.com

 

Canoes with a good keel are for flat water and those with no keel are f river running.