Wakesurf Spot · Michigan
Union Lake Southwest Basin; Sherwood Township Section 11
A 518-acre reservoir in Branch County, Michigan — large enough for wake boating where local rules allow.
Union Lake Southwest Basin; Sherwood Township Section 11 sits in Branch County, Michigan that covers about 518 acres. That surface area is generous enough to fit a wake-boat setup where local rules allow.
No public access point is listed, so confirm how (and whether) you can legally launch.
Union Lake Southwest Basin; Sherwood Township Section 11 appears here on the strength of its size and public access, not any reputation for surfing. Wake-boat regulation varies by state and by individual lake, so verify the Michigan rules and the local ordinance first.
Source: Michigan DNR — Inland Lakes. Specifications reflect published figures and can change by model year — verify before purchase.
More wakesurf spots in Michigan
Michigan's first and only full-size cable park, letting riders learn wakeboard, ski or kneeboard without a boat.
A 322-acre reservoir in Montmorency County, Michigan — large enough for wake boating where local rules allow.
A 361-acre reservoir in Mecosta County, Michigan — large enough for wake boating where local rules allow.
A 850-acre reservoir in Oakland County, Michigan — large enough for wake boating where local rules allow.
A 290-acre reservoir in Oakland County, Michigan — large enough for wake boating where local rules allow.
Frequently Asked Questions
Union Lake Southwest Basin; Sherwood Township Section 11 is a warm-weather wakesurf spot — plan around local water and air temperatures, and ride early for the calmest water.
Union Lake Southwest Basin; Sherwood Township Section 11 covers roughly 518 acres, giving it room for a wake-boat setup when conditions cooperate. Public access varies — confirm a launch before you go. Michigan sets statewide wakesurf rules, and individual lakes often add no-wake zones, hours, or horsepower limits — check the Michigan rules page and the local ordinance before launching. Michigan: Local/lake-specific rules only. Always confirm the current local rules before launching.