Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:14 PM)
- Water level
- 3.73 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 Opal Lake
Updated 56 min agoSource: USGS station 445512084415301 — OTSEGO LAKE NEAR GAYLORD, MI · 4.1 mi from Opal Lake
Launch Light & Moon — July 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (80% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Opal Lake
| Location | Otsego Lake Township, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Opal Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 44.921840, -84.609218 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Otsego County |
Opal Lake is a public boat launch providing access to Opal Lake in Otsego Lake Township, Michigan at coordinates 44.92184, -84.60922. Data published by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MI DNR).
Opal Lake is a public boat launch on Opal Lake in Otsego Lake Township, Otsego 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, restrooms: 1 toilet, trailer parking: 3 spaces. 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 Otsego Lake Township • public launch in Otsego County • fishing access on Opal Lake • Michigan boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
|---|---|
| Restrooms | 1 toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 3 spaces |
| Managed By | DNR-PRD |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Opal Lake
Is Opal Lake free to use?
Yes, Opal Lake is a public boat launch with free access in Otsego Lake Township, Michigan.
What water does Opal Lake access?
Opal Lake provides boat launch access to Opal Lake in Otsego Lake Township, Michigan.
How do I get to Opal Lake?
Opal Lake is located at coordinates 44.921840, -84.609218 in Otsego 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 Opal Lake includes 6 other public boat ramps within 4.2 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.