Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:30 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 25
local timeWaxing Gibbous (77% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Big Star Lake Boat Launch
| Location | Lake Township, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Big Star Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 43.823949, -85.969746 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Lake County |
Big Star Lake Boat Launch is a public boat launch providing access to Big Star Lake in Lake Township, Michigan at coordinates 43.82395, -85.96975. Data published by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MI DNR).
Big Star Lake Boat Launch is a public boat launch on Big Star Lake in Lake Township, Lake 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: 2, 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.
Related: boat ramp near Lake Township • public launch in Lake County • fishing access on Big Star Lake • Michigan boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Launch Lanes | 2 |
|---|---|
| Docks / Piers | 1 |
| Restrooms | 1 toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 51 spaces |
| Managed By | DNR-PRD |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Big Star Lake Boat Launch
Is Big Star Lake Boat Launch free to use?
Yes, Big Star Lake Boat Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Lake Township, Michigan.
What water does Big Star Lake Boat Launch access?
Big Star Lake Boat Launch provides boat launch access to Big Star Lake in Lake Township, Michigan.
How do I get to Big Star Lake Boat Launch?
Big Star Lake Boat Launch is located at coordinates 43.823949, -85.969746 in Lake 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
6 additional boat launches are located within 6.7 mi of Big Star Lake Boat Launch, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.