# Paw Paw Lake Fuel Delivery — Coloma, MI

> Marine REC-90 ethanol-free fuel delivered directly to docks on Paw Paw Lake in Coloma, Berrien County, Michigan. Text PAWPAW to (877) 257-FUEL to join.

## Lake Location

- **Name:** Paw Paw Lake
- **City:** Coloma, MI
- **County:** Berrien County
- **Coordinates:** 42.1960, -86.2950
- **Lake page (HTML):** https://docksidefuelservices.com/paw-paw-lake-michigan

## Service Details

- **SMS keyword:** PAWPAW
- **Phone:** (877) 257-FUEL ((877) 257-3835)
- **Dockside delivery:** $30 per trip + REC-90 at current market rate + $1.49/gal
- **Curbside delivery:** $15 per trip + fuel
- **No subscription, no minimum gallons**

## Frequently Asked Questions — Paw Paw Lake

### How big is Paw Paw Lake?

Paw Paw Lake is an all-sports lake spanning Coloma and Watervliet Townships. Surface area is variously reported between 857 and 922 acres. Maximum depth is around 90 feet, mean depth about 32 feet, with roughly 11 miles of shoreline.

### Where is the public access on Paw Paw Lake?

The Michigan DNR maintains a public boat launch at Sunset Park. Forest Beach Park provides public swimming access. Local watercraft controls include posted nighttime speed and no-wake restrictions — check signs at the launch for current hours and zones.

### What fish are in Paw Paw Lake?

Walleye, northern pike, largemouth and smallmouth bass, plus panfish (bluegill, perch, crappie). The deep holes (90 feet) and varied structure make it one of the better mixed fisheries in Berrien County.

### Is there a boat-up restaurant on Paw Paw Lake?

Yes — The Waterfront Restaurant at 5713 Beech Avenue has been on Paw Paw Lake since 1940. Six docks, carry-out license, hours typically Friday through Sunday 4-9pm. The Paw Paw Lake Yacht Club and Paw Paw Lake Sports & Marina also operate on the lake.

### What's the history of Paw Paw Lake?

Paw Paw Lake had a resort boom starting in the 1890s after a Chicago newspaper feature and the 1896 rail extension from Coloma. Pavilions, hotels, cottages, and national entertainment acts arrived — "the Coney Island of the Midwest" was the period framing. The history is documented in Rasmussen's book "Paw Paw Lake, Michigan: A One Hundred Year Resort History (1890s–1990s)."

### Who manages Paw Paw Lake?

The Paw Paw Lake Association (ppla.today) represents riparian owners. The Paw Paw Lake Foundation (pawpawlakefoundation.org) is the 501(c)(3) charitable arm. Lake management is handled by Progressive AE under contract with the townships (after SAPAC was disbanded in June 2023).

### How do I get on the Paw Paw Lake weekly fuel delivery route?

Text PAWPAW to (877) 257-FUEL. Reply Y to confirm SMS delivery alerts and we add you to Paw Paw Lake's weekly route. No credit card required to join — pay only when you actually order fuel. You can also sign up online at docksidefuelservices.com if you prefer.

### What kind of fuel do you deliver to Paw Paw Lake?

REC-90 ethanol-free marine gasoline — the recommended fuel for boats, jet skis, pontoons, side-by-sides, generators, and most outdoor power equipment. The lack of ethanol prevents phase separation in tanks that sit unused for stretches, which protects engines on lakeside properties that don't see daily use.

### How many gallons can be delivered to Paw Paw Lake in one day?

Up to 780 gallons per route (700-gallon truck plus 80-gallon Fuel Mule). Reservations are first-reserve, first-fill — once Paw Paw Lake's weekly route fills up, additional requests join a FIFO waitlist and auto-promote when a reservation cancels.

### Is there a delivery minimum on Paw Paw Lake?

No minimum gallons — the trip fee ($30 dockside or $15 curbside) is the same whether we fill 5 gallons or 100. Most customers order 20-50 gallons per trip. The flat trip fee covers the cost of bringing the truck to your lake; per-gallon pricing is the current REC-90 market rate plus $1.49/gal.


## How to Order

1. Text **PAWPAW** to **(877) 257-FUEL**
2. Reply **Y** to confirm SMS delivery alerts
3. You're on the weekly Paw Paw Lake route. No credit card required to join.
4. When you want fuel, text **FUEL** any time or reply Y to the weekly Fuel Alert
5. We deliver to your dock on the scheduled day, send a receipt via SMS and email

## Cross-references

- [Boat fuel delivery in Kalamazoo, Michigan](https://docksidefuelservices.com/boat-fuel-kalamazoo) (city-hub page)
- [REC-90 ethanol-free marine fuel — what it is and why your engine needs it](https://docksidefuelservices.com/rec-90-fuel-delivery-michigan)
- [Ran out of fuel on the lake? Here's what to do](https://docksidefuelservices.com/ran-out-of-fuel-on-the-lake)
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