Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 9:53 PM
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Launch Light & Moon — June 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (72% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Bootjack Boat Launch
| Location | Torch Lake Township, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Portage Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 47.054636, -88.473811 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Houghton County |
Bootjack Boat Launch is a public boat launch providing access to Portage Lake in Torch Lake Township, Michigan at coordinates 47.05464, -88.47381. Data published by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MI DNR).
Bootjack Boat Launch is a public boat launch on Portage Lake in Torch Lake Township, Houghton 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.
Related: boat ramp near Torch Lake Township • public launch in Houghton County • fishing access on Portage Lake • Michigan boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
|---|---|
| Docks / Piers | 1 |
| Restrooms | 1 toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 3 spaces |
| Managed By | DNR-PRD |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bootjack Boat Launch
Is Bootjack Boat Launch free to use?
Yes, Bootjack Boat Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Torch Lake Township, Michigan.
What water does Bootjack Boat Launch access?
Bootjack Boat Launch provides boat launch access to Portage Lake in Torch Lake Township, Michigan.
How do I get to Bootjack Boat Launch?
Bootjack Boat Launch is located at coordinates 47.054636, -88.473811 in Torch 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 2.6 mi of Bootjack Boat Launch, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.