Quiet golden-hour view of an inland Michigan lake on the Portage Chain, wooded shoreline reflecting in glass-still water

Nine lakes. One chain. Pure summer.

The water’s warm.
Come hang out.

The unofficial home for life on the Portage Chain. Boat parades, dockside burgers, sunset paddles, and the occasional fish story.

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74°F

Water temp

8:42pm

Sunset tonight

Calm

Lake conditions

Things on this weekend

Live from the dock

Today on the Chain

Today’s call

Glassy water, light south breeze. Perfect morning for a paddle before the wakeboarders wake up.

Biting?

Bass are hot on the weed lines off Tamarack. Crappie still hanging deep on Whitewood.

Boat traffic

Light through Wednesday. Picks up Friday afternoon. Memorial Day weekend will be a zoo.

Word on the dock

Zukey Lake Tavern fired up the patio grills. Live music at the Marina on Saturday.

Golden retriever riding the bow of a pontoon at sunset on the Portage Chain

Photo of the week

Snapped on Portage Lake

“Captain Murph requesting permission to come aboard.”

Submitted by the Henderson family. Murph the golden retriever has logged more sunset cruises this season than most humans.

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Right now

Open on the Water

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Open till 11pm

Zukey Lake Tavern

Patio open. Live music Saturday.

Open till 10pm

The Lakehouse Pizza Co.

Dock-up window for boats.

Open till 9pm

Sundae on the Chain

Soft serve, cones, sno-cones.

Open 24/7

McGregor Public Launch

Cleanest ramp on the chain.

Open till 8pm

Hi-Land Marina

Gas, ice, last-minute tackle.

Open till 7pm

Hamburg Boat Rentals

Pontoons, kayaks, paddleboards.

Community Spotlight

Zukey Lake on the Portage Chain in Hamburg Township, Michigan

Life on the Portage Chain

Spanning 9 interconnected lakes and over 1,650 acres of water, the Portage Chain of Lakes is one of Michigan’s most treasured inland waterway systems. From morning kayak paddles to sunset pontoon cruises, from championship bass fishing to community fireworks over the water — life here is defined by the rhythm of the lakes.

Nestled in the heart of Livingston County near the charming village of Pinckney, our community blends small-town warmth with easy access to Ann Arbor, Brighton, and beyond.

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Interconnected Lakes

1,650+

Acres of Water

50ft

Maximum Depth

Lost & Found

Lost a paddle? Found a pup?

The chain looks out for its own. Post a missing pet, a lost set of boat keys, or something you found drifting near the dock. Neighbors get the word out fast.

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