Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 9:10 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 15
local timeNew Moon (1% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Deer Lake
| Location | Clarkston, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Deer Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 42.731448, -83.425797 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Oakland County |
Deer Lake is a public boat launch providing access to Deer Lake in Clarkston, Michigan at coordinates 42.73145, -83.42580. Data published by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MI DNR).
Deer Lake is a public boat launch on Deer Lake in Clarkston, Oakland 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 managed by: Municipal. 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 Clarkston • public launch in Oakland County • fishing access on Deer Lake • Michigan boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Managed By | Municipal |
|---|
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Deer Lake
Is Deer Lake free to use?
Yes, Deer Lake is a public boat launch with free access in Clarkston, Michigan.
What water does Deer Lake access?
Deer Lake provides boat launch access to Deer Lake in Clarkston, Michigan.
How do I get to Deer Lake?
Deer Lake is located at coordinates 42.731448, -83.425797 in Clarkston, 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 Deer Lake includes 6 other public boat ramps within 3.9 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.