Houghton Lake South (Fisherman's Paradise) Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:15 PM)
- Water level
- 6.17 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 Houghton Lake
Updated 35 min agoSource: USGS station 442409084274001 — LAKE ST HELEN AT ST HELEN, MI · 2.7 mi from Houghton Lake
Launch Light & Moon — July 22
local timeFirst Quarter (50% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Houghton Lake South (Fisherman's Paradise)
| Location | Denton township, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Houghton Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 44.300952, -84.731437 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Roscommon County |
Houghton Lake South (Fisherman's Paradise) is a public boat launch providing access to Houghton Lake in Denton township, Michigan at coordinates 44.30095, -84.73144. Data published by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MI DNR).
Houghton Lake South (Fisherman's Paradise) is a public boat launch on Houghton Lake in Denton township, Roscommon 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: 6, docks / piers: 3, restrooms: 2 toilets. 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 Denton township • public launch in Roscommon County • fishing access on Houghton Lake • Michigan boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Launch Lanes | 6 |
|---|---|
| Docks / Piers | 3 |
| Restrooms | 2 toilets |
| Trailer Parking | 116 spaces |
| Managed By | DNR-PRD |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Houghton Lake South (Fisherman's Paradise)
Is Houghton Lake South (Fisherman's Paradise) free to use?
Yes, Houghton Lake South (Fisherman's Paradise) is a public boat launch with free access in Denton township, Michigan.
What water does Houghton Lake South (Fisherman's Paradise) access?
Houghton Lake South (Fisherman's Paradise) provides boat launch access to Houghton Lake in Denton township, Michigan.
How do I get to Houghton Lake South (Fisherman's Paradise)?
Houghton Lake South (Fisherman's Paradise) is located at coordinates 44.300952, -84.731437 in Denton 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
6 additional boat launches are located within 4.3 mi of Houghton Lake South (Fisherman's Paradise), providing alternative access points for this area's waters.