Petty's Bayou Boat Launch
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:22 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 15
local timeNew Moon (0% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Petty's Bayou Boat Launch
| Location | Spring Lake Township, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Spring Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.6/5 (65 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 43.088330, -86.174612 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Ottawa County |
Petty's Bayou Boat Launch is a public boat launch providing access to Spring Lake in Spring Lake Township, Michigan at coordinates 43.08833, -86.17461. Data published by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MI DNR). Rated 4.6/5 based on 65 Google reviews.
Petty's Bayou Boat Launch is a public boat launch on Spring Lake in Spring Lake Township, Ottawa 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: 2, docks / piers: 1, restrooms: 2 toilets. 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 Spring Lake Township • public launch in Ottawa County • fishing access on Spring Lake • Michigan boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Launch Lanes | 2 |
|---|---|
| Docks / Piers | 1 |
| Restrooms | 2 toilets |
| 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 Petty's Bayou Boat Launch
Is Petty's Bayou Boat Launch free to use?
Yes, Petty's Bayou Boat Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Spring Lake Township, Michigan.
How is Petty's Bayou Boat Launch rated?
Petty's Bayou Boat Launch has a 4.6 out of 5 rating based on 65 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Petty's Bayou Boat Launch access?
Petty's Bayou Boat Launch provides boat launch access to Spring Lake in Spring Lake Township, Michigan.
How do I get to Petty's Bayou Boat Launch?
Petty's Bayou Boat Launch is located at coordinates 43.088330, -86.174612 in Spring 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
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 1.9 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.