Hancock Recreation Area Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 9:03 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 — August 17
local timeWaxing Crescent (23% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Hancock Recreation Area
| Location | Hancock, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Portage Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.5/5 (304 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 47.132391, -88.618069 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Houghton County |
| Phone | (906) 482-7413 |
Hancock Recreation Area is a public boat launch providing access to Portage Lake in Hancock, Michigan at coordinates 47.13239, -88.61807. Rated 4.5/5 based on 304 Google reviews.
Hancock Recreation Area is a public boat launch on Portage Lake in Hancock, 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. 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hancock Recreation Area
Is Hancock Recreation Area free to use?
Yes, Hancock Recreation Area is a public boat launch with free access in Hancock, Michigan.
How is Hancock Recreation Area rated?
Hancock Recreation Area has a 4.5 out of 5 rating based on 304 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Hancock Recreation Area access?
Hancock Recreation Area provides boat launch access to Portage Lake in Hancock, Michigan.
How do I get to Hancock Recreation Area?
Hancock Recreation Area is located at coordinates 47.132391, -88.618069 in Hancock, 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 2.1 mi of Hancock Recreation Area, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.