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Launch Conditions

Good to launch

Conditions look good for launching.

Advisories
None active
Daylight
Sunset 9:08 PM
Water level
12.47 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 Kawkawlin River

Updated 1 hr ago
Gage Height
12.47ft

Source: USGS station 04143600KAWKAWLIN RIVER AT STATE PARK DR AT BAY CITY, MI · 2.6 mi from Kawkawlin River

Launch Light & Moon — July 23

local time
First Light
5:41 AM
Sunrise
6:15 AM
Sunset
9:08 PM
Last Light
9:42 PM

First Quarter (68% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.

Location

Quick Facts: Kawkawlin River

Quick facts about Kawkawlin River
LocationMonitor Township, Michigan
WaterbodyKawkawlin River
Access TypePublic - Free
Coordinates43.639025, -83.975657
HoursCheck on site
CountyBay County

Kawkawlin River is a public boat launch providing access to Kawkawlin River in Monitor Township, Michigan at coordinates 43.63902, -83.97566. Data published by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MI DNR).

Kawkawlin River is a public boat launch on Kawkawlin River in Monitor Township, Bay 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: 1, trailer parking: 5 spaces, 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 Monitor Township • public launch in Bay County • fishing access on Kawkawlin River • Michigan boat launch

Facilities & Amenities

Facilities and amenities at Kawkawlin River
Launch Lanes1
Trailer Parking5 spaces
Managed ByDNR-PRD

Facility details from the managing agency's public records.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kawkawlin River

Is Kawkawlin River free to use?

Yes, Kawkawlin River is a public boat launch with free access in Monitor Township, Michigan.

What water does Kawkawlin River access?

Kawkawlin River provides boat launch access to Kawkawlin River in Monitor Township, Michigan.

How do I get to Kawkawlin River?

Kawkawlin River is located at coordinates 43.639025, -83.975657 in Monitor Township, Michigan. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.

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