Things to do
The lake, the trail, the ice, and the quiet between.
Lake Gogebic is the largest inland lake in the Upper Peninsula. You don't have to leave the property to enjoy it, and you don't have to go far if you want more.
Summer
Fishing & boating
Lake Gogebic is known for walleye, perch, and northern pike. Use our free on-site boat ramp, docks, and boat lifts, or fish right off the dock. There's a fish cleaning station with running water, and we sell live bait on site: minnows in spring and fall, nightcrawlers and leeches spring through fall. Mornings on the water here are quiet in a way most lakes aren't anymore.
Winter
Snowmobiling
We average around 300 inches of snow a year thanks to Lake Superior's lake-effect, and you get direct access to hundreds of miles of groomed trails. Three groomers run 24 hours a day, so trails are groomed at least once daily. Park at the cabin, pull out, and ride, right onto the lake if you like. There's a free heated repair garage available on request and plenty of open flat parking for trailers and big rigs. March is a favorite: some of the best snow of the season with the least trail traffic.
Rentals
Need a Snowmobile Rental?
Looking for a friendly, reliable place to rent a snowmobile during your stay? Lake Gogebic Sports has you covered!
Whether you're visiting Lake Gogebic for a weekend getaway or a full week of riding, Lake Gogebic Sports makes renting a sled easy and convenient. With friendly local service, dependable snowmobiles, and knowledge of the area, they're a great choice for getting you out on the trails and enjoying everything winter in the Western U.P. has to offer.
No sled? No problem! Book your rental with Lake Gogebic Sports, gear up, and get ready to experience some of the best snowmobiling in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
Book your snowmobile rental with Lake Gogebic Sports
Trail club
Support the Trails, Become a Member!
Love riding the Lake Gogebic area? Help support the trails that make your snowmobile trip possible by becoming a member of Gogebic Area Grooming!
Gogebic Area Grooming is a nonprofit snowmobile club dedicated to grooming and maintaining miles of trails throughout the Lake Gogebic area. From grooming and trail maintenance to signage, equipment repairs, landowner coordination, and countless volunteer hours, a lot goes on behind the scenes to keep our trails ready for riders.
Whether you live here, visit every winter, or are experiencing Lake Gogebic for the first time, you can help support the trails you ride. You don't have to be a local to become a member, every membership helps!
Become a member of Gogebic Area Grooming
Trail conditions
Want to Know Which Trails Were Groomed?
Take the guesswork out of planning your next ride with Groomer Tracker! Gogebic Area Grooming uses Groomer Tracker to help riders see recent grooming activity and get a better idea of where the groomers have been.
Before heading out for the day, check Groomer Tracker to see recent grooming activity and help plan your ride around the Lake Gogebic area. It's a great tool for snowmobilers who want up-to-date grooming information right at their fingertips.
Track groomed trails with Groomer Tracker
Fall
Hunting
We sit in the heart of the Western U.P.'s hunting country: deer, black bear, ruffed grouse, waterfowl, and small game. Thousands of acres of public hunting land surround Lake Gogebic, and pressure is generally medium to light. Late-season muzzleloading and archery can be very productive.
Winter
Ice fishing
Once the lake locks up, the ice fishing crowd makes themselves at home. Warm cabin, hot coffee, walleye through the ice. It's the simplest week up north you can plan.
Anytime
Doing very little, on purpose
A cabin week doesn't need a schedule. A book on the dock, a fire at night, dinner on the grill, kids running back and forth. That's most of what people come for.
Day trip
Explore the Porcupine Mountains
Looking for an unforgettable day trip during your stay at West Shore Resort? The Porcupine Mountains, affectionately known as "the Porkies," are one of the Upper Peninsula's must-see destinations. Just a scenic drive from the Lake Gogebic area, the Porcupine Mountains offer breathtaking views, miles of hiking trails, waterfalls, old-growth forests, and incredible overlooks.
Visit the famous Lake of the Clouds, explore the shores of Lake Superior, hike to a waterfall, or simply take in the natural beauty of Michigan's Western Upper Peninsula.
Every season brings something different. Enjoy hiking and waterfalls during the warmer months, spectacular fall colors in autumn, and a beautiful Northwoods winter landscape when the snow arrives.
Make West Shore Resort your home base for exploring the Western U.P. Spend the day adventuring in the Porcupine Mountains, then return to Lake Gogebic to relax, unwind, and get ready for tomorrow's adventure.
Hike. Explore. Discover. The Porcupine Mountains are waiting.
Plan your Porkies day trip
Waterfalls
Chasing Waterfalls in the Western U.P.
Bond Falls, Agate Falls, the five falls along the Black River Scenic Byway, and the big drops on the Presque Isle River are all within an easy drive of your cabin. Our guide maps every one of them with walk lengths, drive times, and directions.
Explore our Western U.P. Waterfall Guide