Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 9:20 PM — under 2h
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 9
local timeWaning Crescent (24% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Otis Lake
| Location | Rutland Charter Township, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Otis Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 42.607717, -85.411460 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Barry County |
Otis Lake is a public boat launch providing access to Otis Lake in Rutland Charter Township, Michigan at coordinates 42.60772, -85.41146. Data published by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MI DNR).
Otis Lake is a public boat launch on Otis Lake in Rutland Charter 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 managed by: DNR-WLD. This page shows 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 Rutland Charter Township • public launch in Barry County • fishing access on Otis Lake • Michigan boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Managed By | DNR-WLD |
|---|
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Otis Lake
Is Otis Lake free to use?
Yes, Otis Lake is a public boat launch with free access in Rutland Charter Township, Michigan.
What water does Otis Lake access?
Otis Lake provides boat launch access to Otis Lake in Rutland Charter Township, Michigan.
How do I get to Otis Lake?
Otis Lake is located at coordinates 42.607717, -85.411460 in Rutland Charter 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 Otis Lake includes 6 other public boat ramps within 4.7 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.