Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — Heat Advisory in effect.
- Advisory
- Heat Advisory
- Daylight
- Sunset 9:28 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 12
local timeWaning Crescent (4% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Portage Lake
| Location | Onekama Township, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Portage Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 44.369540, -86.247629 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Manistee County |
Portage Lake is a public boat launch providing access to Portage Lake in Onekama Township, Michigan at coordinates 44.36954, -86.24763. Data published by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MI DNR).
Portage Lake is a public boat launch on Portage Lake in Onekama Township, Manistee 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: 1 toilet. 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 Onekama Township • public launch in Manistee County • fishing access on Portage Lake • Michigan boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Launch Lanes | 2 |
|---|---|
| Docks / Piers | 1 |
| Restrooms | 1 toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 25 spaces |
| Managed By | DNR-PRD |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Portage Lake
Is Portage Lake free to use?
Yes, Portage Lake is a public boat launch with free access in Onekama Township, Michigan.
What water does Portage Lake access?
Portage Lake provides boat launch access to Portage Lake in Onekama Township, Michigan.
How do I get to Portage Lake?
Portage Lake is located at coordinates 44.369540, -86.247629 in Onekama 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 6.3 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.