Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 9:14 PM
- Water level
- 0.38 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 Crawford Lake
Updated 39 min agoSource: USGS station 05397500 — EAU CLAIRE RIVER AT KELLY, WI · 4.1 mi from Crawford Lake
Launch Light & Moon — July 25
local timeWaxing Gibbous (84% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Crawford Lake
| Location | Excelsior Township, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Crawford Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 44.733193, -85.077890 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Kalkaska County |
Crawford Lake is a public boat launch providing access to Crawford Lake in Excelsior Township, Michigan at coordinates 44.73319, -85.07789. Data published by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MI DNR).
Crawford Lake is a public boat launch on Crawford Lake in Excelsior Township, Kalkaska 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 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Crawford Lake
Is Crawford Lake free to use?
Yes, Crawford Lake is a public boat launch with free access in Excelsior Township, Michigan.
What water does Crawford Lake access?
Crawford Lake provides boat launch access to Crawford Lake in Excelsior Township, Michigan.
How do I get to Crawford Lake?
Crawford Lake is located at coordinates 44.733193, -85.077890 in Excelsior 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 5.4 mi of Crawford Lake, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.