Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — Heat Advisory in effect.
- Advisory
- Heat Advisory
- Daylight
- Sunset 9:22 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 3
local timeWaning Gibbous (87% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Carter Lake Boat Launch
| Location | Rutland Charter Township, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Carter Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 42.670578, -85.314079 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Barry County |
Carter Lake Boat Launch is a public boat launch providing access to Carter Lake in Rutland Charter Township, Michigan at coordinates 42.67058, -85.31408. Data published by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MI DNR).
Carter Lake Boat Launch is a public boat launch on Carter Lake in Rutland Charter Township, Barry 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, restrooms: 1 toilet, trailer parking: 8 spaces. 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 Rutland Charter Township • public launch in Barry County • fishing access on Carter Lake • Michigan boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
|---|---|
| Restrooms | 1 toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 8 spaces |
| Managed By | DNR-PRD |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Carter Lake Boat Launch
Is Carter Lake Boat Launch free to use?
Yes, Carter Lake Boat Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Rutland Charter Township, Michigan.
What water does Carter Lake Boat Launch access?
Carter Lake Boat Launch provides boat launch access to Carter Lake in Rutland Charter Township, Michigan.
How do I get to Carter Lake Boat Launch?
Carter Lake Boat Launch is located at coordinates 42.670578, -85.314079 in Rutland Charter 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 Carter Lake Boat Launch includes 6 other public boat ramps within 6.6 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.