| The weather is warming up, which means it is time for | | | | chance to view some of the most scenic views in |
| some fishing. If Michigan is your destination, you can't | | | | North America. National Geographic Magazine had an |
| do worse than the Lake Hubbard Fishing Resort. | | | | article that selected the ten most beautiful lake views |
| Tucked up in the Northeastern part of Michigan is an | | | | in the World, and the view from Mt. Maria along |
| 8,800 acre lake called Lake Hubbard. The lake is the | | | | Hubbard Lake was on the list. |
| 2nd largest inland lake in the State and is a poplar | | | | The way to get both the view and a good chance for |
| destination for both vacationers and serious fishermen. | | | | successful walleye fishing is to take advantage of |
| The lake was important in the early history of Michigan | | | | something the experienced walleye fisherman calls the |
| as military outposts along its shores were used during | | | | "walleye chop." This is a condition that occurs when |
| the Indian wars in the area. In recent years, several full | | | | the sky is overcast and the wind is blowing a bit |
| service resorts have been built in the area. These | | | | churning up the water. Although windy conditions |
| resorts offer all the amenities from restaurants to golf | | | | generally mean poorer fishing, it is just the opposite for |
| course, but it is still the natural lure of the cold and | | | | going after Walleye. The walleye takes advantage of |
| scenic waters of the lake that make a Lake Hubbard | | | | his better vision to feed during this period and your lure |
| Fishing Resort a nirvana for an angler. | | | | might just be on his menu. |
| The large is large. It spans a full 7 miles across at its | | | | You can find just about anything you could want from |
| widest point from North Bay to Backus Beach. It is | | | | an ideal fishing vacation when you plan that trip for one |
| stocked with bass, perch, pike, and trout. The real treat | | | | of the Lake Hubbard fishing resorts. You can play golf |
| here is that strange northern cold water fish called the | | | | and take scenic rides along the roadways that skirt |
| walleye. The walleye gets its name from its strange | | | | the lake. Although it gets quite cold and the lake usually |
| eyes that reflect light in the same manner as a cat. | | | | freezes over in the winter, ice fishing and winter sports |
| This strange eye gives the walleye extraordinary | | | | are available. The changing colors of fall are |
| vision especially in dark and unclear water. | | | | breathtaking. Everyone knows the advantages of |
| This is why the walleye is most active at night and | | | | summer weather in the North. Yet it may be the spring |
| many fishermen like to take advantage of this trait and | | | | that is the best simply for the fact that it is then that |
| pursue them at night. However, this misses the chance | | | | Mr. Walleye gets really hungry. |
| to combine the hunt for this elusive game fish with a | | | | |