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North Fork Boat Ramp

North Fork Boat Ramp provides access to the North Fork arm of Clinton Lake, a designated no-wake area ideal for fishing and paddling.

The facility offers a two-lane boat launch, parking, fish cleaning station, and toilet facilities, with an 11-mile hiking trail accessible from the area.

Located north of US Route 54 at Birkbeck, this access point is particularly popular for anglers seeking crappie and walleye in a quieter section of the lake away from recreational powerboat traffic.


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