Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (7:09 PM)
- Water level
- 3.17 ft
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Water Conditions on Boardman River
Updated 1 hr agoSource: USGS station 04126970 — BOARDMAN R ABOVE BROWN BRIDGE ROAD NR MAYFIELD, MI · 6 mi from Boardman River
Launch Light & Moon — October 10
local timeNew Moon (1% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Boardman River
| Location | Traverse City, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Boardman River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 44.764580, -85.615277 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Grand Traverse County |
Boardman River is a public boat launch providing access to Boardman River in Traverse City, Michigan at coordinates 44.76458, -85.61528. Data published by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MI DNR).
Boardman River is a public boat launch on Boardman River in Traverse City, 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: 2, trailer parking: 5 spaces. This page shows live USGS water level and temperature, 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 Traverse City • public launch in Grand Traverse County • fishing access on Boardman River • Michigan boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
|---|---|
| Docks / Piers | 2 |
| Trailer Parking | 5 spaces |
| Managed By | Municipal |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
Explore more boat launches across Michigan
Buying or selling a boat?
Decode any boat's HIN free, or run a full $9.99 history report before you buy.
Frequently Asked Questions About Boardman River
Is Boardman River free to use?
Yes, Boardman River is a public boat launch with free access in Traverse City, Michigan.
What water does Boardman River access?
Boardman River provides boat launch access to Boardman River in Traverse City, Michigan.
How do I get to Boardman River?
Boardman River is located at coordinates 44.764580, -85.615277 in Traverse City, Michigan. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
Get Directions
Navigate directly to this boat launch using your preferred mapping service:
Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
The area surrounding Boardman River includes 6 other public boat ramps within 1.0 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.