Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:11 PM)
- Water level
- 2.28 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 Independence Lake
Updated 37 min agoSource: USGS station 04087240 — ROOT RIVER AT RACINE, WI · 15.8 mi from Independence Lake
Launch Light & Moon — July 15
local timeNew Moon (1% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Independence Lake
| Location | Webster Township, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Independence Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 42.406506, -83.797553 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Washtenaw County |
Independence Lake is a public boat launch providing access to Independence Lake in Webster Township, Michigan at coordinates 42.40651, -83.79755. Data published by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MI DNR).
Independence Lake is a public boat launch on Independence Lake in Webster Township, Washtenaw 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 managed by: DNR-PRD. 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 Webster Township • public launch in Washtenaw County • fishing access on Independence Lake • Michigan boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Managed By | DNR-PRD |
|---|
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Independence Lake
Is Independence Lake free to use?
Yes, Independence Lake is a public boat launch with free access in Webster Township, Michigan.
What water does Independence Lake access?
Independence Lake provides boat launch access to Independence Lake in Webster Township, Michigan.
How do I get to Independence Lake?
Independence Lake is located at coordinates 42.406506, -83.797553 in Webster 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 Independence Lake includes 6 other public boat ramps within 4.6 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.