Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 9:48 PM — under 2h
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 11
local timeWaning Crescent (8% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Grand Traverse Bay Harbor
| Location | Schoolcraft Township, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Lake Superior |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 47.189621, -88.237532 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Houghton County |
Grand Traverse Bay Harbor is a public boat launch providing access to Lake Superior in Schoolcraft Township, Michigan at coordinates 47.18962, -88.23753. Data published by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MI DNR).
Grand Traverse Bay Harbor is a public boat launch on Lake Superior in Schoolcraft Township, Houghton 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 restrooms: 1 toilet, managed by: Municipal. 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 Schoolcraft Township • public launch in Houghton County • fishing access on Lake Superior • Michigan boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Restrooms | 1 toilet |
|---|---|
| Managed By | Municipal |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Grand Traverse Bay Harbor
Is Grand Traverse Bay Harbor free to use?
Yes, Grand Traverse Bay Harbor is a public boat launch with free access in Schoolcraft Township, Michigan.
What water does Grand Traverse Bay Harbor access?
Grand Traverse Bay Harbor provides boat launch access to Lake Superior in Schoolcraft Township, Michigan.
How do I get to Grand Traverse Bay Harbor?
Grand Traverse Bay Harbor is located at coordinates 47.189621, -88.237532 in Schoolcraft 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 8.1 mi of Grand Traverse Bay Harbor, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.