Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 9:13 PM — under 2h
- Water level
- 3.88 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 Paw Paw Lake
Updated 29 min agoSource: USGS station 04102148 — SOUTH BRANCH PAW PAW RIVER NEAR PAW PAW, MI · 8.4 mi from Paw Paw Lake
Launch Light & Moon — July 23
local timeFirst Quarter (69% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Paw Paw Lake West
| Location | Coloma Charter Township, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Paw Paw Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 42.196994, -86.292458 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Berrien County |
Paw Paw Lake West is a public boat launch providing access to Paw Paw Lake in Coloma Charter Township, Michigan at coordinates 42.19699, -86.29246. Data published by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MI DNR).
Paw Paw Lake West is a public boat launch on Paw Paw Lake in Coloma Charter Township, Berrien 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: 20 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 Coloma Charter Township • public launch in Berrien County • fishing access on Paw Paw Lake • Michigan boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
|---|---|
| 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 Paw Paw Lake West
Is Paw Paw Lake West free to use?
Yes, Paw Paw Lake West is a public boat launch with free access in Coloma Charter Township, Michigan.
What water does Paw Paw Lake West access?
Paw Paw Lake West provides boat launch access to Paw Paw Lake in Coloma Charter Township, Michigan.
How do I get to Paw Paw Lake West?
Paw Paw Lake West is located at coordinates 42.196994, -86.292458 in Coloma 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 Paw Paw Lake West includes 6 other public boat ramps within 7.2 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.