Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:15 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: Bows Lake Boat Launch
| Location | Hudson Township, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Bows Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 45.147447, -84.779622 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Charlevoix County |
Bows Lake Boat Launch is a public boat launch providing access to Bows Lake in Hudson Township, Michigan at coordinates 45.14745, -84.77962.
Bows Lake Boat Launch is a public boat launch on Bows Lake in Hudson Township, Charlevoix 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. 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Bows Lake Boat Launch
Is Bows Lake Boat Launch free to use?
Yes, Bows Lake Boat Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Hudson Township, Michigan.
What water does Bows Lake Boat Launch access?
Bows Lake Boat Launch provides boat launch access to Bows Lake in Hudson Township, Michigan.
How do I get to Bows Lake Boat Launch?
Bows Lake Boat Launch is located at coordinates 45.147447, -84.779622 in Hudson 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 Bows Lake Boat Launch includes 6 other public boat ramps within 6.9 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.