Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:24 PM)
- Water level
- 3.48 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 Manistee River
Updated 54 min agoSource: USGS station 04126970 — BOARDMAN R ABOVE BROWN BRIDGE ROAD NR MAYFIELD, MI · 11.6 mi from Manistee River
Launch Light & Moon — July 11
local timeWaning Crescent (8% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Hole in the Fence
| Location | Bear Lake Township, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Manistee River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 44.660640, -84.880409 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Kalkaska County |
Hole in the Fence is a public boat launch providing access to Manistee River in Bear Lake Township, Michigan at coordinates 44.66064, -84.88041. Data published by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MI DNR).
Hole in the Fence is a public boat launch on Manistee River in Bear Lake Township, Kalkaska 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 type: Carry-In, restrooms: 1 toilet, trailer parking: 10 spaces. 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 Bear Lake Township • public launch in Kalkaska County • fishing access on Manistee River • Michigan boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Launch Type | Carry-In |
|---|---|
| Restrooms | 1 toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 10 spaces |
| Managed By | DNR-FRD |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hole in the Fence
Is Hole in the Fence free to use?
Yes, Hole in the Fence is a public boat launch with free access in Bear Lake Township, Michigan.
What water does Hole in the Fence access?
Hole in the Fence provides boat launch access to Manistee River in Bear Lake Township, Michigan.
How do I get to Hole in the Fence?
Hole in the Fence is located at coordinates 44.660640, -84.880409 in Bear Lake 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
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 4.1 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.