Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:49 PM)
- Water level
- 2.07 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 Franklin Lake
Updated 33 min agoSource: USGS station 05227530 — MISSISSIPPI RIVER DIVERSION NEAR AITKIN, MN · 24.7 mi from Franklin Lake
Launch Light & Moon — July 3
local timeWaning Gibbous (82% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Franklin Lake Access
| Location | TOWN OF HILES, Wisconsin |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Franklin Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 45.925686, -88.997663 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Forest |
Franklin Lake Access is a public boat launch providing access to Franklin Lake in TOWN OF HILES, Wisconsin at coordinates 45.92569, -88.99766. Data published by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WI DNR).
Franklin Lake Access is a public boat launch on Franklin Lake in TOWN OF HILES, Forest 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: Concrete Panels, launch type: Ramp, ada accessible: No. 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 TOWN OF HILES • public launch in Forest • fishing access on Franklin Lake • Wisconsin boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Concrete Panels |
|---|---|
| Launch Type | Ramp |
| ADA Accessible | No |
| Managed By | Federal |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Franklin Lake Access
Is Franklin Lake Access free to use?
Yes, Franklin Lake Access is a public boat launch with free access in TOWN OF HILES, Wisconsin.
What water does Franklin Lake Access access?
Franklin Lake Access provides boat launch access to Franklin Lake in TOWN OF HILES, Wisconsin.
How do I get to Franklin Lake Access?
Franklin Lake Access is located at coordinates 45.925686, -88.997663 in TOWN OF HILES, 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
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 2.3 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.