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River Road Boat Ramp

Kalamazoo River · Otsego, Allegan County

River Road is a trailer boat ramp on Kalamazoo River in Otsego, Michigan, with a fee or pass required, 3 trailer parking spaces and no restrooms.

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Fees
Annual pass: $15 (Michigan Recreation Passport, Michigan vehicles, bought with plate renewal. Out-of-state vehicles $42 a year or $12 a day)
Trailer parking
3 spaces
Car parking
7 spaces
Restroom
No
Hours
Open 24 hours
Nearest town
7 mi from Allegan

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Fish in Kalamazoo River

Also recorded:

Michigan state records for these fish
FishRecordYearCaught in
Common Carp61 lb 8 oz1974Wolf Lake
Northern Pike39 lb1961Dodge Lake
Bowfin14 lb1981Crooked Lake
Largemouth Bass11 lb 15 oz1934Big Pine Island Lake
Pink Salmon8 lb 9 oz1987Carp River
Black Crappie4 lb 2 oz1947Lincoln Lake
Yellow Perch3 lb 12 oz1947Lake Independence
Rock Bass3 lb 10 oz1965Holloway Reservoir
Bluegill2 lb 12 oz1983Vaughn Lake
Warmouth1 lb 6 oz2001Great Bear Lake

From official Michigan record lists: source

Species recorded here since 1990 (GBIF). Check state regulations for seasons and limits.

Before you launch in Michigan

Michigan boating laws: education, age limits and life jackets

Links go to official Michigan agency pages.

All 22 ramps on Kalamazoo River · All ramps in Allegan County

New to launching? Read how to launch a boat and ramp etiquette.

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Page updated Oct 27, 2026. Ramp details from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.