Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:12 PM)
- Water temp
- 74°F
- Water level
- 4.44 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 16 min agoSource: USGS station 04071765 — OCONTO RIVER NEAR OCONTO, WI · 8.2 mi from Platte River
Launch Light & Moon — August 1
local timeWaning Gibbous (92% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Platte River Boat Ramp
| Location | Lake Township, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Platte River |
| Access Type | Public |
| Coordinates | 44.729883, -86.156283 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Benzie County |
Platte River Boat Ramp is a boat launch providing access to Platte River in Lake Township, Michigan at coordinates 44.72988, -86.15628.
Platte River Boat Ramp 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.
Related: boat ramp near Lake Township • public launch in Benzie County • fishing access on Platte River • Michigan boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Platte River Boat Ramp
What water does Platte River Boat Ramp access?
Platte River Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Platte River in Lake Township, Michigan.
How do I get to Platte River Boat Ramp?
Platte River Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 44.729883, -86.156283 in 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
6 additional boat launches are located within 2.1 mi of Platte River Boat Ramp, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.