Protected, Owned and Managed by The Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy
Upper Herring Lake Preserve is a beautiful and diverse preserve that includes meadow, lake, pond, and marsh habitats. Visitors enjoy a long two-track trail meandering meadow and fallow field to a boardwalk that winds through a marsh and ponds thriving with life.
The preserve’s shoreline on Upper Herring Lake can only be accessed from the water. Kayakers can use a DNR boat launch off Herron road north of the preserve.
Certain types of hunting are allowed in accordance with state regulations:
- Deer hunting; all forms.
- Small game, waterfowl and turkey hunting. When waterfowl hunting, GTRLC prohibits targeting of coots, common moorhens/gallinules and rail species.
- No trapping
For more information, please visit our Hunting Regulations page.
Dogs are welcome, but they must be leashed at all times! Click here to find out why.
Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers! Boats and anglers can significantly contribute to the spread of invasive species in Michigan’s waterways. Every time you launch into or leave a body of water, please do the following to prevent their spread:
- Clean boats, trailers, and equipment and remove all mud, debris, and aquatic plant material
- Drain water from watercraft, including live wells, bilges, and ballast tanks
- Dry watercraft and equipment thoroughly
- Dispose of bait in the trash–please do not release bait into the water!