Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:12 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 23
local timeWaxing Gibbous (70% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Payne Lake Boat Launch
| Location | Yankee Springs Township, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Payne Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 42.636151, -85.521808 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Barry County |
Payne Lake Boat Launch is a public boat launch providing access to Payne Lake in Yankee Springs Township, Michigan at coordinates 42.63615, -85.52181. Data published by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MI DNR).
Payne Lake Boat Launch is a public boat launch on Payne Lake in Yankee Springs 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 launch lanes: 1, trailer parking: 5 spaces, managed by: DNR-PRD. 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 Yankee Springs Township • public launch in Barry County • fishing access on Payne Lake • Michigan boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
|---|---|
| Trailer Parking | 5 spaces |
| Managed By | DNR-PRD |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Payne Lake Boat Launch
Is Payne Lake Boat Launch free to use?
Yes, Payne Lake Boat Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Yankee Springs Township, Michigan.
What water does Payne Lake Boat Launch access?
Payne Lake Boat Launch provides boat launch access to Payne Lake in Yankee Springs Township, Michigan.
How do I get to Payne Lake Boat Launch?
Payne Lake Boat Launch is located at coordinates 42.636151, -85.521808 in Yankee Springs 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
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 1.4 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.