Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:19 PM)
- Water level
- 11.16 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 Sugar River
Updated 50 min agoSource: USGS station 041222095 — FLOWER CR AT INDIAN BAY RD NR ROTHBURY, MI · 7.2 mi from Sugar River
Launch Light & Moon — July 15
local timeNew Moon (0% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Lake Lancer
| Location | Butman Township, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Sugar River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 44.110303, -84.467020 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Gladwin County |
Lake Lancer is a public boat launch providing access to Sugar River in Butman Township, Michigan at coordinates 44.11030, -84.46702. Data published by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MI DNR).
Lake Lancer is a public boat launch on Sugar River in Butman Township, Gladwin 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, trailer parking: 2 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 Butman Township • public launch in Gladwin County • fishing access on Sugar River • Michigan boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Launch Type | Carry-In |
|---|---|
| Trailer Parking | 2 spaces |
| Managed By | DNR-PRD |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lake Lancer
Is Lake Lancer free to use?
Yes, Lake Lancer is a public boat launch with free access in Butman Township, Michigan.
What water does Lake Lancer access?
Lake Lancer provides boat launch access to Sugar River in Butman Township, Michigan.
How do I get to Lake Lancer?
Lake Lancer is located at coordinates 44.110303, -84.467020 in Butman 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 Lake Lancer includes 6 other public boat ramps within 2.0 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.