Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:20 PM)
- Water level
- 5.16 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 McDonald Lake
Updated 34 min agoSource: USGS station 04065106 — MENOMINEE RIVER AT NIAGARA, WI · 3.6 mi from McDonald Lake
Launch Light & Moon — July 11
local timeWaning Crescent (12% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: McDonald Lake
| Location | Yankee Springs Township, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | McDonald Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 42.634279, -85.490196 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Barry County |
McDonald Lake is a public boat launch providing access to McDonald Lake in Yankee Springs Township, Michigan at coordinates 42.63428, -85.49020. Data published by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MI DNR).
McDonald Lake is a public boat launch on McDonald Lake in Yankee Springs Township, Barry 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, 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 Yankee Springs Township • public launch in Barry County • fishing access on McDonald Lake • Michigan boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Launch Type | Carry-In |
|---|---|
| Managed By | DNR-PRD |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About McDonald Lake
Is McDonald Lake free to use?
Yes, McDonald Lake is a public boat launch with free access in Yankee Springs Township, Michigan.
What water does McDonald Lake access?
McDonald Lake provides boat launch access to McDonald Lake in Yankee Springs Township, Michigan.
How do I get to McDonald Lake?
McDonald Lake is located at coordinates 42.634279, -85.490196 in Yankee Springs 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 McDonald Lake includes 6 other public boat ramps within 1.6 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.