Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:15 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 — August 2
local timeWaning Gibbous (85% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Portage Bay SFCG
| Location | Garden township, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Lake Michigan |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 45.728524, -86.533604 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Delta |
Portage Bay SFCG is a public boat launch providing access to Lake Michigan in Garden township, Michigan at coordinates 45.72852, -86.53360. Data published by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MI DNR).
Portage Bay SFCG is a public boat launch on Lake Michigan in Garden township, Delta 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 managed by: DNR-FRD. 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 Garden township • public launch in Delta • fishing access on Lake Michigan • Michigan boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Managed By | DNR-FRD |
|---|
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Portage Bay SFCG
Is Portage Bay SFCG free to use?
Yes, Portage Bay SFCG is a public boat launch with free access in Garden township, Michigan.
What water does Portage Bay SFCG access?
Portage Bay SFCG provides boat launch access to Lake Michigan in Garden township, Michigan.
How do I get to Portage Bay SFCG?
Portage Bay SFCG is located at coordinates 45.728524, -86.533604 in Garden 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 9.6 mi of Portage Bay SFCG, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.