Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 9:22 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 12
local timeWaning Crescent (5% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Ess Lake Boat Launch
| Location | Hillman Township, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Ess Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 45.108578, -83.981339 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Montmorency County |
Ess Lake Boat Launch is a public boat launch providing access to Ess Lake in Hillman Township, Michigan at coordinates 45.10858, -83.98134. Data published by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MI DNR).
Ess Lake Boat Launch is a public boat launch on Ess Lake in Hillman Township, Montmorency 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, trailer parking: 1 spaces. 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 Hillman Township • public launch in Montmorency County • fishing access on Ess Lake • Michigan boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
|---|---|
| Docks / Piers | 1 |
| Trailer Parking | 1 spaces |
| Managed By | DNR-PRD |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ess Lake Boat Launch
Is Ess Lake Boat Launch free to use?
Yes, Ess Lake Boat Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Hillman Township, Michigan.
What water does Ess Lake Boat Launch access?
Ess Lake Boat Launch provides boat launch access to Ess Lake in Hillman Township, Michigan.
How do I get to Ess Lake Boat Launch?
Ess Lake Boat Launch is located at coordinates 45.108578, -83.981339 in Hillman 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
The area surrounding Ess Lake Boat Launch includes 6 other public boat ramps within 8.6 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.