6378 S Mac Road, Baldwin, MI 49402

Welcome to The Cannon River Ranch, this iconic Lodge was built in 1929 and owned by the GW Cannon Family since 1954. The PM is a Natural River and a Blue Ribbon Trout Stream located in West Michigan. This offering is the lodge, caretakers house, barn and outbuildings featuring 165 acres with 2100 River frontage on both sides for Exceptional Trout a

nd Salmon Fishing, Hunting and all outdoor Recreation opportunities.The Cannon River Ranch is a legacy property and historic lodge near Baldwin, Michigan, widely considered the finest trout property in the Midwest. Its primary uniqueness stems from its rare combination of massive scale, private River access and untouched wilderness on one of the nation's most legendary trout streams.

The Pere Marquette is a National Wild and Scenic River with new docks are not allowed the ranch's existing docks and bridge are grandfathered in, offering exclusive fishing and launching spots to experience world renowned waters for wild brown trout, rainbow and the exciting steelhead and salmon seasons.

The diverse terrain including lush forests and river bottoms make for prime habitat and a private haven for whitetail deer, turkey, grouse and bald eagles. The Main Lodge was built in 1929 with an Adirondack style log exterior with white ash and wormy chestnut lumber for the rustic finish interior.

The great room & dining area are highlighted by vaulted ceilings and a stone wood burning fireplace. A full bathroom is located off the living area for convenient guest access. The kitchen offers functional amenities with stainless steel counter tops.

The laundry room is adjacent to the kitchen and offers an exterior back door entrance for convenient access to this area. The primary main floor bedroom suite has a full bathroom and a convenient 1/2 bathroom. The west wing loft features 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

The east wing loft features 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. The cozy screened porch room is the perfect area to listen to the rainbow and brown trout feeding on mayfly hatches. Main Lodge recent improvements: New roof in 2025. Exterior log chinking in 2024.

The (2) LP gas furnaces new in 2020. The Cannon River Ranch offers Year Round Recreation. This stretch of the PM River mainstream is designated as trout waters, and the system supports a renowned cold-water fishery. It is a designated "Blue Ribbon" trout stream and also supports excellent runs of salmon and steelhead from Lake Michigan.

Hatches of mayflies, caddis, and stoneflies provide tremendous dry fly angling for resident rainbow and brown trout. It is recognized as one of the few trout fishing rivers of this quality remaining in the country. The PM River is considered to be Michigan's clearest and cleanest free flowing river that offers exceptional canoeing and kayaking.

Fly Fishing: World-class opportunities for resident brown trout, rainbow trout, steelhead, and king salmon. Paddling: Ideal for kayaking, canoeing, and tubing; it takes approximately one hour to float through the ranch's property. Private Trout Pond: A dedicated pond on-site fed by the river for additional fishing.

Winter Sports: Seasonal activities include cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling enjoyed on the established trail system. The Ranch borders the Manistee National Forest with its thousands of acres of woods, streams and lakes and along the Lake Michigan shoreline that offer year-round outdoor activities including hunting, off-road vehicle use, biking, camping, hiking, cross country skiing and snowmobiling.

Lake Michigan is 30 miles away in Ludington. Baldwin, Michigan experiences a classic four-season climate with cold winters and warm summers. The average temperature ranges from a low of 15 degrees F in January to a high of 81 degrees F in July. Annual snowfall is moderate at 83 inches, with January being the snowiest month, averaging 25.6 inches. Total annual precipitation is moderate at 37 inches, peaking in October. Humidity levels vary, with dew point