Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:23 PM)
- Water level
- 1.44 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 Little Platte Lake
Updated 45 min agoSource: USGS station 04126740 — PLATTE RIVER AT HONOR, MI · 3.4 mi from Little Platte Lake
Launch Light & Moon — July 21
local timeFirst Quarter (41% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Little Platte Lake Boat Launch
| Location | Lake Township, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Little Platte Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 44.712046, -86.064854 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Benzie County |
Little Platte Lake Boat Launch is a public boat launch providing access to Little Platte Lake in Lake Township, Michigan at coordinates 44.71205, -86.06485. Data published by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MI DNR).
Little Platte Lake Boat Launch is a public boat launch on Little Platte Lake in Lake Township, Benzie 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, docks / piers: 1, restrooms: 1 toilet. 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 Lake Township • public launch in Benzie County • fishing access on Little Platte Lake • Michigan boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
|---|---|
| Docks / Piers | 1 |
| Restrooms | 1 toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 20 spaces |
| Managed By | DNR-PRD |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Little Platte Lake Boat Launch
Is Little Platte Lake Boat Launch free to use?
Yes, Little Platte Lake Boat Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Lake Township, Michigan.
What water does Little Platte Lake Boat Launch access?
Little Platte Lake Boat Launch provides boat launch access to Little Platte Lake in Lake Township, Michigan.
How do I get to Little Platte Lake Boat Launch?
Little Platte Lake Boat Launch is located at coordinates 44.712046, -86.064854 in Lake 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 Little Platte Lake Boat Launch includes 6 other public boat ramps within 3.6 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.