Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 9:24 PM
- Water level
- 3.47 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 Manistee River
Updated 1 hr agoSource: USGS station 04126970 — BOARDMAN R ABOVE BROWN BRIDGE ROAD NR MAYFIELD, MI · 11.6 mi from Manistee River
Launch Light & Moon — July 12
local timeWaning Crescent (5% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Manistee River
| Location | Bear Lake Township, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Manistee River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 44.655857, -84.900634 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Kalkaska County |
Manistee River is a public boat launch providing access to Manistee River in Bear Lake Township, Michigan at coordinates 44.65586, -84.90063. Data published by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MI DNR).
Manistee River is a public boat launch on Manistee River in Bear Lake Township, Kalkaska 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. 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Manistee River
Is Manistee River free to use?
Yes, Manistee River is a public boat launch with free access in Bear Lake Township, Michigan.
What water does Manistee River access?
Manistee River provides boat launch access to Manistee River in Bear Lake Township, Michigan.
How do I get to Manistee River?
Manistee River is located at coordinates 44.655857, -84.900634 in Bear 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
6 additional boat launches are located within 3.9 mi of Manistee River, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.