Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 9:45 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 — June 27
local timeWaxing Gibbous (95% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Big Shag Lake Boat Launch
| Location | Forsyth Township, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Big Shag Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 46.270482, -87.499505 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Marquette County |
Big Shag Lake Boat Launch is a public boat launch providing access to Big Shag Lake in Forsyth Township, Michigan at coordinates 46.27048, -87.49950. Data published by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MI DNR).
Big Shag Lake Boat Launch is a public boat launch on Big Shag Lake in Forsyth Township, Marquette 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 | 11 spaces |
| Managed By | DNR-PRD |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Big Shag Lake Boat Launch
Is Big Shag Lake Boat Launch free to use?
Yes, Big Shag Lake Boat Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Forsyth Township, Michigan.
What water does Big Shag Lake Boat Launch access?
Big Shag Lake Boat Launch provides boat launch access to Big Shag Lake in Forsyth Township, Michigan.
How do I get to Big Shag Lake Boat Launch?
Big Shag Lake Boat Launch is located at coordinates 46.270482, -87.499505 in Forsyth 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
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 4.0 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.