Merchant Open Houses begin the first Saturday in December.  The village shops, galleries & boutiques will be providing refreshments & in-store specials to help you find the perfect gift for all on your list.  Additionally, the Christmas Craft Fair will be held from 9am – 4pm on Saturday at the school.

While in town, consider treating yourself to a relaxing massage or manicure.  Enjoy a meal at one of Pentwater’s restaurants or pick up some groceries at the local grocery store to make a meal together back at your room.  All of our rooms include kitchens with pots & pans provided and rates start at just $60/night.  Call for room availability and to book your stay at Channel Lane Inn.

In January and February of 2010, my local source for fishing information – Joe will be offering a spearing shanty experience.  All you need is a fishing license and he’ll provide the equipment to catch Northern Pike.  Call Joe at 231-869-8681 for price and availability.

Additionally, Perch fishing is good from ice on through to ice off on Pentwater Lake.  Look for future posts on the annual Perch Derby that takes place during February’s WinterFest.

Channel Lane Inn is conveniently located in the village and our “quiet season” rates begin at $60/night.

Nice looking couple in a nice looking car!

Channel Lane Inn welcomes quiet & non-aggressive pets although the following conditions apply:

• $15 cleaning fee per stay.
• Maximum of 2 pets per room.
• Pets cannot be left unattended in guest rooms, unless in a crate and with the assurance that they will not disrupt other guests with barking and other loud sounds. (Note: The nearby beach prohibits dogs.)
• Please do not encourage your pets to be on the beds & furniture.
• Dogs must be leashed while on motel property.
• And – this should go without saying! – guests are responsible for cleaning up after their pets.

Finally, your pets and you are ambassadors for all of the pets that travel here in the future.  Travel courteously and responsibly, and we’ll continue to welcome your pets.

The kayaks we rented were in excellent condition and the river offered a wide range of scenery.  And, in the final stretch of our 2 hour trip we saw an eagle soaring above us!

Pentwater River Outfitters offers an excellent rental program to guests of Channel Lane Inn.  Consider adding a kayak trip to your plans while vacationing in Pentwater.

Registration is Friday, May 22 from 4-8pm at Pentwater Municipal Marina.  Boats must be registered before fishing at a cost of $30 per boat and there is a 9 poles per boat maximum.  Fish must be caught from a boat to qualify.  Categories are Salmon, Lake Trout, Brown Trout and Steelhead.  The tournament starts Saturday, May 23 and runs until noon on Monday, May 25.

Yesterday our neighbor Roger caught two Northern Pike (40″ 10# and 30″ 7#) off the channel.  Other fishermen in boats on Pentwater Lake at the mouth of the channel were catching perch.  Apparently, the Northern Pike have been feeding on the perch.  Roger found this perch while cleaning one of the fish he caught!