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Launch Conditions

Good to launch

Conditions look good for launching.

Advisories
None active
Daylight
Sunset 9:45 PM
Water level
1.96 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 Big Trout Lake

Updated 12 min ago
Gage Height
1.96ft
Streamflow
168.0cfs

Source: USGS station 04058100MIDDLE BRANCH ESCANABA RIVER NR PRINCETON, MI · 8.1 mi from Big Trout Lake

Launch Light & Moon — June 26

local time
First Light
5:21 AM
Sunrise
5:59 AM
Sunset
9:45 PM
Last Light
10:23 PM

Waxing Gibbous (89% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.

Location

Quick Facts: Gwinn State Forest Area

Quick facts about Gwinn State Forest Area
LocationWest Branch Township, Michigan
WaterbodyBig Trout Lake
Access TypePublic - Free
Coordinates46.122713, -87.418160
HoursCheck on site
CountyMarquette County

Gwinn State Forest Area is a public boat launch providing access to Big Trout Lake in West Branch Township, Michigan at coordinates 46.12271, -87.41816.

Gwinn State Forest Area is a public boat launch on Big Trout Lake in West Branch Township, Marquette 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. 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gwinn State Forest Area

Is Gwinn State Forest Area free to use?

Yes, Gwinn State Forest Area is a public boat launch with free access in West Branch Township, Michigan.

What water does Gwinn State Forest Area access?

Gwinn State Forest Area provides boat launch access to Big Trout Lake in West Branch Township, Michigan.

How do I get to Gwinn State Forest Area?

Gwinn State Forest Area is located at coordinates 46.122713, -87.418160 in West Branch Township, Michigan. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.

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