Otter Lake boat ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:37 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 25
local timeWaxing Gibbous (81% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Otter Lake boat ramp
| Location | Portage Township, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Otter Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.5/5 (10 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 46.909538, -88.585672 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Houghton County |
Otter Lake boat ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Otter Lake in Portage Township, Michigan at coordinates 46.90954, -88.58567. Data published by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MI DNR). Rated 4.5/5 based on 10 Google reviews.
Otter Lake boat ramp is a public boat launch on Otter Lake in Portage Township, Houghton 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, docks / piers: 1, restrooms: 1 toilet. 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 Portage Township • public launch in Houghton County • fishing access on Otter Lake • Michigan boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
|---|---|
| Docks / Piers | 1 |
| Restrooms | 1 toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 6 spaces |
| Managed By | DNR-PRD |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Otter Lake boat ramp
Is Otter Lake boat ramp free to use?
Yes, Otter Lake boat ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Portage Township, Michigan.
How is Otter Lake boat ramp rated?
Otter Lake boat ramp has a 4.5 out of 5 rating based on 10 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Otter Lake boat ramp access?
Otter Lake boat ramp provides boat launch access to Otter Lake in Portage Township, Michigan.
How do I get to Otter Lake boat ramp?
Otter Lake boat ramp is located at coordinates 46.909538, -88.585672 in Portage 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 Otter Lake boat ramp includes 6 other public boat ramps within 8.7 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.