Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 9:01 PM — under 2h
- Water level
- 574.53 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 Detroit River
Updated 2 hr agoSource: USGS station 04165710 — DETROIT RIVER AT FORT WAYNE AT DETROIT, MI · 1.6 mi from Detroit River
Launch Light & Moon — July 23
local timeFirst Quarter (69% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Kayak/Paddleboard Boat Launch
| Location | Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Detroit River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 42.350480, -82.970760 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Wayne County |
Kayak/Paddleboard Boat Launch is a public boat launch providing access to Detroit River in Detroit, Michigan at coordinates 42.35048, -82.97076. Data published by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MI DNR).
Kayak/Paddleboard Boat Launch is a public boat launch on Detroit River in Detroit, Wayne 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, docks / piers: 1, managed by: Municipal. 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 Detroit • public launch in Wayne County • fishing access on Detroit River • Michigan boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Launch Type | Carry-In |
|---|---|
| Docks / Piers | 1 |
| Managed By | Municipal |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kayak/Paddleboard Boat Launch
Is Kayak/Paddleboard Boat Launch free to use?
Yes, Kayak/Paddleboard Boat Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Detroit, Michigan.
What water does Kayak/Paddleboard Boat Launch access?
Kayak/Paddleboard Boat Launch provides boat launch access to Detroit River in Detroit, Michigan.
How do I get to Kayak/Paddleboard Boat Launch?
Kayak/Paddleboard Boat Launch is located at coordinates 42.350480, -82.970760 in Detroit, 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 0.8 mi of Kayak/Paddleboard Boat Launch, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.