Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:17 PM)
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Launch Light & Moon — July 15
local timeNew Moon (1% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Moffatt Bridge
| Location | Clayton Township, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Rifle River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 44.140521, -84.043603 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Arenac County |
Moffatt Bridge is a public boat launch providing access to Rifle River in Clayton Township, Michigan at coordinates 44.14052, -84.04360. Data published by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MI DNR).
Moffatt Bridge is a public boat launch on Rifle River in Clayton Township, Arenac 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 restrooms: 1 toilet, trailer parking: 20 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 Clayton Township • public launch in Arenac County • fishing access on Rifle River • Michigan boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| 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 Moffatt Bridge
Is Moffatt Bridge free to use?
Yes, Moffatt Bridge is a public boat launch with free access in Clayton Township, Michigan.
What water does Moffatt Bridge access?
Moffatt Bridge provides boat launch access to Rifle River in Clayton Township, Michigan.
How do I get to Moffatt Bridge?
Moffatt Bridge is located at coordinates 44.140521, -84.043603 in Clayton 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 7.4 mi of Moffatt Bridge, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.