Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:20 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 20
local timeFirst Quarter (32% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Idlewild Lake
| Location | Yates Township, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Idlewild Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 43.883300, -85.782592 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Lake County |
Idlewild Lake is a public boat launch providing access to Idlewild Lake in Yates Township, Michigan at coordinates 43.88330, -85.78259. Data published by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MI DNR).
Idlewild Lake is a public boat launch on Idlewild Lake in Yates Township, Lake 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, 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 Type | Carry-In |
|---|---|
| Restrooms | 1 toilet |
| Managed By | DNR-PRD |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Idlewild Lake
Is Idlewild Lake free to use?
Yes, Idlewild Lake is a public boat launch with free access in Yates Township, Michigan.
What water does Idlewild Lake access?
Idlewild Lake provides boat launch access to Idlewild Lake in Yates Township, Michigan.
How do I get to Idlewild Lake?
Idlewild Lake is located at coordinates 43.883300, -85.782592 in Yates 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 Idlewild Lake includes 6 other public boat ramps within 3.0 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.