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 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (72% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Bruce's Bayou East Boat Launch
| Location | Crockery Township, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Bruce's Bayou |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 43.046857, -86.116683 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Ottawa County |
Bruce's Bayou East Boat Launch is a public boat launch providing access to Bruce's Bayou in Crockery Township, Michigan at coordinates 43.04686, -86.11668. Data published by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MI DNR).
Bruce's Bayou East Boat Launch is a public boat launch on Bruce's Bayou in Crockery Township, Ottawa 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 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 Crockery Township • public launch in Ottawa County • fishing access on Bruce's Bayou • Michigan boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
|---|---|
| Docks / Piers | 1 |
| Restrooms | 1 toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 5 spaces |
| Managed By | DNR-PRD |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bruce's Bayou East Boat Launch
Is Bruce's Bayou East Boat Launch free to use?
Yes, Bruce's Bayou East Boat Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Crockery Township, Michigan.
What water does Bruce's Bayou East Boat Launch access?
Bruce's Bayou East Boat Launch provides boat launch access to Bruce's Bayou in Crockery Township, Michigan.
How do I get to Bruce's Bayou East Boat Launch?
Bruce's Bayou East Boat Launch is located at coordinates 43.046857, -86.116683 in Crockery 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 1.8 mi of Bruce's Bayou East Boat Launch, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.