Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (7:24 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 — September 30
local timeWaning Gibbous (79% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Derby Lake Public Boat Launch
| Location | Sidney Township, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Derby Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 43.276125, -85.131889 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Montcalm County |
Derby Lake Public Boat Launch is a public boat launch providing access to Derby Lake in Sidney Township, Michigan at coordinates 43.27612, -85.13189. Data published by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MI DNR).
Derby Lake Public Boat Launch is a public boat launch on Derby Lake in Sidney Township, Montcalm 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 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 Sidney Township • public launch in Montcalm County • fishing access on Derby Lake • Michigan boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
|---|---|
| Docks / Piers | 1 |
| Restrooms | 1 toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 10 spaces |
| Managed By | DNR-PRD |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Derby Lake Public Boat Launch
Is Derby Lake Public Boat Launch free to use?
Yes, Derby Lake Public Boat Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Sidney Township, Michigan.
What water does Derby Lake Public Boat Launch access?
Derby Lake Public Boat Launch provides boat launch access to Derby Lake in Sidney Township, Michigan.
How do I get to Derby Lake Public Boat Launch?
Derby Lake Public Boat Launch is located at coordinates 43.276125, -85.131889 in Sidney 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 2.8 mi of Derby Lake Public Boat Launch, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.