Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:26 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 | Tallmadge Charter Township, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Stafford Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 42.953268, -85.794070 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Ottawa County |
Public Launch is a public boat launch providing access to Stafford Lake in Tallmadge Charter Township, Michigan at coordinates 42.95327, -85.79407.
Public Launch is a public boat launch on Stafford Lake in Tallmadge Charter Township, Ottawa 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 Tallmadge Charter Township, Michigan.
What water does Public Launch access?
Public Launch provides boat launch access to Stafford Lake in Tallmadge Charter Township, Michigan.
How do I get to Public Launch?
Public Launch is located at coordinates 42.953268, -85.794070 in Tallmadge Charter 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 3.1 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.