Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:39 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 4
local timeWaning Gibbous (80% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Ern-Joys
| Location | TOWN OF GARDNER, Wisconsin |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Lake Michigan |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 44.803199, -87.642643 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Door |
Ern-Joys is a public boat launch providing access to Lake Michigan in TOWN OF GARDNER, Wisconsin at coordinates 44.80320, -87.64264. Data published by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WI DNR).
Ern-Joys is a public boat launch on Lake Michigan in TOWN OF GARDNER, Door County, Wisconsin. 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 ramp surface: Paved, launch type: Ramp, ada accessible: No. 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 TOWN OF GARDNER • public launch in Door • fishing access on Lake Michigan • Wisconsin boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Paved |
|---|---|
| Launch Type | Ramp |
| ADA Accessible | No |
| Managed By | Township |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ern-Joys
Is Ern-Joys free to use?
Yes, Ern-Joys is a public boat launch with free access in TOWN OF GARDNER, Wisconsin.
What water does Ern-Joys access?
Ern-Joys provides boat launch access to Lake Michigan in TOWN OF GARDNER, Wisconsin.
How do I get to Ern-Joys?
Ern-Joys is located at coordinates 44.803199, -87.642643 in TOWN OF GARDNER, Wisconsin. 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 Ern-Joys includes 6 other public boat ramps within 10.6 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.