Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:46 PM)
- Water level
- 3.83 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 Torch Lake
Updated 26 min agoSource: USGS station 04057510 — STURGEON RIVER NEAR NAHMA JUNCTION, MI · 19.9 mi from Torch Lake
Launch Light & Moon — August 26
local timeFull Moon (99% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Houghton Downtown
| Location | Franklin Township, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Torch Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 47.123105, -88.566902 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Houghton County |
Houghton Downtown is a public boat launch providing access to Torch Lake in Franklin Township, Michigan at coordinates 47.12311, -88.56690. Data published by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MI DNR).
Houghton Downtown is a public boat launch on Torch Lake in Franklin 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. This page shows live USGS water level and temperature, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically.
Related: boat ramp near Franklin Township • public launch in Houghton County • fishing access on Torch Lake • Michigan boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Houghton Downtown
Is Houghton Downtown free to use?
Yes, Houghton Downtown is a public boat launch with free access in Franklin Township, Michigan.
What water does Houghton Downtown access?
Houghton Downtown provides boat launch access to Torch Lake in Franklin Township, Michigan.
How do I get to Houghton Downtown?
Houghton Downtown is located at coordinates 47.123105, -88.566902 in Franklin Township, Michigan. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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