Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:11 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 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (79% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Hemmingway Lake
| Location | Douglass Township, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Hemmingway Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 43.332146, -85.086267 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Montcalm County |
Hemmingway Lake is a public boat launch providing access to Hemmingway Lake in Douglass Township, Michigan at coordinates 43.33215, -85.08627. Data published by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MI DNR).
Hemmingway Lake is a public boat launch on Hemmingway Lake in Douglass Township, Montcalm 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, trailer parking: 8 spaces, managed by: DNR-PRD. 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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Facilities & Amenities
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
|---|---|
| Trailer Parking | 8 spaces |
| Managed By | DNR-PRD |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hemmingway Lake
Is Hemmingway Lake free to use?
Yes, Hemmingway Lake is a public boat launch with free access in Douglass Township, Michigan.
What water does Hemmingway Lake access?
Hemmingway Lake provides boat launch access to Hemmingway Lake in Douglass Township, Michigan.
How do I get to Hemmingway Lake?
Hemmingway Lake is located at coordinates 43.332146, -85.086267 in Douglass 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 Hemmingway Lake includes 6 other public boat ramps within 4.9 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.