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Launch Conditions

Good to launch

Conditions look good for launching.

Advisories
None active
Daylight
Sunset 9:34 PM
Water temp
70°F
Water level
5.1 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 Platte River

Updated 52 min ago
Gage Height
5.10ft
Streamflow
767.0cfs
Water Temp
70°F

Source: USGS station 04071765OCONTO RIVER NEAR OCONTO, WI · 8.2 mi from Platte River

Launch Light & Moon — June 25

local time
First Light
5:22 AM
Sunrise
6:00 AM
Sunset
9:34 PM
Last Light
10:11 PM

Waxing Gibbous (81% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.

Location

Quick Facts: Platte Beach

Quick facts about Platte Beach
LocationLake Township, Michigan
WaterbodyPlatte River
Access TypePublic
Rating4.9/5 (64 reviews)
Coordinates44.731561, -86.152521
HoursCheck on site
CountyBenzie County
Phone(231) 326-4700

Platte Beach is a boat launch providing access to Platte River in Lake Township, Michigan at coordinates 44.73156, -86.15252. Rated 4.9/5 based on 64 Google reviews.

Platte Beach is a boat launch on Platte River in Lake Township, Benzie County, Michigan. 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Platte Beach

How is Platte Beach rated?

Platte Beach has a 4.9 out of 5 rating based on 64 Google reviews from boaters.

What water does Platte Beach access?

Platte Beach provides boat launch access to Platte River in Lake Township, Michigan.

How do I get to Platte Beach?

Platte Beach is located at coordinates 44.731561, -86.152521 in Lake Township, Michigan. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.

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