Portage Marsh Wildlife Management Area Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 9:15 PM
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Launch Light & Moon — August 3
local timeWaning Gibbous (73% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Portage Marsh Wildlife Management Area
| Location | Ford River Township, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Lake Michigan |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 5.0/5 (1 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 45.706444, -87.080000 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Delta County |
| Phone | (906) 786-2351 |
Portage Marsh Wildlife Management Area is a public boat launch providing access to Lake Michigan in Ford River Township, Michigan at coordinates 45.70644, -87.08000. Data published by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MI DNR). Rated 5.0/5 based on 1 Google reviews.
Portage Marsh Wildlife Management Area is a public boat launch on Lake Michigan in Ford River 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 launch lanes: 1, trailer parking: 2 spaces, 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.
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Related: boat ramp near Ford River Township • public launch in Delta County • fishing access on Lake Michigan • Michigan boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
|---|---|
| Trailer Parking | 2 spaces |
| Managed By | DNR-FRD |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Portage Marsh Wildlife Management Area
Is Portage Marsh Wildlife Management Area free to use?
Yes, Portage Marsh Wildlife Management Area is a public boat launch with free access in Ford River Township, Michigan.
How is Portage Marsh Wildlife Management Area rated?
Portage Marsh Wildlife Management Area has a 5.0 out of 5 rating based on 1 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Portage Marsh Wildlife Management Area access?
Portage Marsh Wildlife Management Area provides boat launch access to Lake Michigan in Ford River Township, Michigan.
How do I get to Portage Marsh Wildlife Management Area?
Portage Marsh Wildlife Management Area is located at coordinates 45.706444, -87.080000 in Ford River 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
The area surrounding Portage Marsh Wildlife Management Area includes 6 other public boat ramps within 4.9 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.