Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:24 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 — June 25
local timeWaxing Gibbous (77% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Public Launch
| Location | Buchanan Township, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Madron Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 41.872424, -86.416287 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Berrien County |
Public Launch is a public boat launch providing access to Madron Lake in Buchanan Township, Michigan at coordinates 41.87242, -86.41629.
Public Launch is a public boat launch on Madron Lake in Buchanan Township, Berrien 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. 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Public Launch
Is Public Launch free to use?
Yes, Public Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Buchanan Township, Michigan.
What water does Public Launch access?
Public Launch provides boat launch access to Madron Lake in Buchanan Township, Michigan.
How do I get to Public Launch?
Public Launch is located at coordinates 41.872424, -86.416287 in Buchanan 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 8.1 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.