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Smith Bridge Boat Ramp

Au Sable River - South Branch · Roscommon, Crawford County

Smith Bridge is a trailer boat ramp on Au Sable River - South Branch in Roscommon, Michigan, with a fee or pass required, 8 trailer parking spaces and restrooms. It is managed by North Higgins Lake State Park.

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
8 spaces
Car parking
4 spaces
Restroom
Yes
Hours
Open 24 hours
Nearest town
58 mi from Petoskey

Managed by North Higgins Lake State Park · Website

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Fish in Au Sable River - South Branch

Also recorded:

Michigan state records for these fish
FishRecordYearCaught in
Brown Trout41 lb 7 oz2009Manistee River
Brook Trout9 lb 8 oz1996Clear 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 5 ramps on Au Sable River - South Branch · All ramps in Crawford County

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