Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 9:27 PM
- Water level
- 12.04 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 Lake Huron
Updated 1 hr agoSource: USGS station 04133501 — THUNDER BAY RIVER AT HERRON ROAD NEAR BOLTON, MI · 7.1 mi from Lake Huron
Launch Light & Moon — July 9
local timeWaning Crescent (27% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: DeTour Passage
| Location | Detour Township, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Lake Huron |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 45.978574, -83.908431 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Chippewa County |
DeTour Passage is a public boat launch providing access to Lake Huron in Detour Township, Michigan at coordinates 45.97857, -83.90843. Data published by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MI DNR).
DeTour Passage is a public boat launch on Lake Huron in Detour Township, Chippewa 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: 2, 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 Detour Township • public launch in Chippewa County • fishing access on Lake Huron • Michigan boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Launch Lanes | 2 |
|---|---|
| Docks / Piers | 1 |
| Restrooms | 1 toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 17 spaces |
| Managed By | DNR-PRD |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About DeTour Passage
Is DeTour Passage free to use?
Yes, DeTour Passage is a public boat launch with free access in Detour Township, Michigan.
What water does DeTour Passage access?
DeTour Passage provides boat launch access to Lake Huron in Detour Township, Michigan.
How do I get to DeTour Passage?
DeTour Passage is located at coordinates 45.978574, -83.908431 in Detour 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 4.8 mi of DeTour Passage, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.