Belly Button Island, our name for the island in the big part of the lake, is a destination spot for pontoons.  Jobbie Nooner it’s not (thank goodness). But on most Saturdays one or two boats “ring” the island. A loon pair nests there every year. They are not bothered by all the poison ivy, I guess. Unfortunately their nest has been unsuccessful two years in a row. I like to kayak around the island, along the drop off, and watch for the big bass that seem as drawn to the area as I am.

West of the island, about half way to the shore, is a major shoal where the water depth is reduced quickly from several feet to about eight inches. Many a propeller has gone to an early grave at that spot. An energetic someone has erected this mini-island to mark the spot. Very useful. And a big hit with the gulls.