Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:17 PM)
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Launch Light & Moon — July 25
local timeWaxing Gibbous (81% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Arbutus Lake
| Location | East Bay Township, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Arbutus Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 44.674584, -85.520075 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Grand Traverse County |
Arbutus Lake is a public boat launch providing access to Arbutus Lake in East Bay Township, Michigan at coordinates 44.67458, -85.52008. Data published by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MI DNR).
Arbutus Lake is a public boat launch on Arbutus Lake in East Bay Township, Grand Traverse County, Michigan. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. Facility details on record include launch lanes: 1, docks / piers: 1, restrooms: 1 toilet. This page shows sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Facilities & Amenities
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
|---|---|
| Docks / Piers | 1 |
| Restrooms | 1 toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 15 spaces |
| Managed By | DNR-PRD |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Arbutus Lake
Is Arbutus Lake free to use?
Yes, Arbutus Lake is a public boat launch with free access in East Bay Township, Michigan.
What water does Arbutus Lake access?
Arbutus Lake provides boat launch access to Arbutus Lake in East Bay Township, Michigan.
How do I get to Arbutus Lake?
Arbutus Lake is located at coordinates 44.674584, -85.520075 in East Bay Township, Michigan. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
The area surrounding Arbutus Lake includes 6 other public boat ramps within 2.4 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.