Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:24 PM)
- Water level
- 3.48 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 Manistee River
Updated 54 min agoSource: USGS station 04126970 — BOARDMAN R ABOVE BROWN BRIDGE ROAD NR MAYFIELD, MI · 11.6 mi from Manistee River
Launch Light & Moon — July 11
local timeWaning Crescent (8% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: M-72
| Location | Frederic Township, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Manistee River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 44.692391, -84.847426 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Crawford County |
M-72 is a public boat launch providing access to Manistee River in Frederic Township, Michigan at coordinates 44.69239, -84.84743. Data published by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MI DNR).
M-72 is a public boat launch on Manistee River in Frederic Township, Crawford 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, restrooms: 1 toilet, managed by: DNR-FRD. 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 Frederic Township • public launch in Crawford County • fishing access on Manistee River • Michigan boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Launch Type | Carry-In |
|---|---|
| Restrooms | 1 toilet |
| Managed By | DNR-FRD |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About M-72
Is M-72 free to use?
Yes, M-72 is a public boat launch with free access in Frederic Township, Michigan.
What water does M-72 access?
M-72 provides boat launch access to Manistee River in Frederic Township, Michigan.
How do I get to M-72?
M-72 is located at coordinates 44.692391, -84.847426 in Frederic 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 M-72 includes 6 other public boat ramps within 3.6 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.