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Sugar Island Boat Ramp

Saint Marys River · Sault Ste. Marie, Chippewa County

Sugar Island is a trailer boat ramp on Saint Marys River in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, with a fee or pass required, 7 trailer parking spaces and restrooms. It is managed by Brimley 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
7 spaces
Restroom
Yes
Dock
Yes
Hours
Open 24 hours
Nearest town
9 mi from Sault Ste. Marie

Managed by Brimley State Park

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Fish in Saint Marys River (Chippewa County)

Also recorded:

Michigan state records for these fish
FishRecordYearCaught in
Common Carp61 lb 8 oz1974Wolf Lake
Chinook Salmon47 lb 14 oz2021Lake Michigan
Salmon32 lb 10 oz1981Lake Michigan
Coho Salmon30 lb 9 oz1976Platte River
Rainbow Trout26 lb 8 oz1975Lake Michigan
Smallmouth Bass10 lb2016Indian River
Pink Salmon8 lb 9 oz1987Carp River
Brown Bullhead3 lb 12 oz2014Alcona Dam Pond
Yellow Perch3 lb 12 oz1947Lake Independence
Pumpkinseed2 lb 2 oz2009Lake Nepessing

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 6 ramps on Saint Marys River (Chippewa County) · All ramps in Chippewa 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.