Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:22 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 14
local timeNew Moon (0% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Sheep Pasture
| Location | Lovells Township, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | North Branch Au Sable |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 44.731222, -84.438334 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Crawford County |
Sheep Pasture is a public boat launch providing access to North Branch Au Sable in Lovells Township, Michigan at coordinates 44.73122, -84.43833. Data published by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MI DNR).
Sheep Pasture is a public boat launch on North Branch Au Sable in Lovells Township, Crawford 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 restrooms: 1 toilet, trailer parking: 20 spaces, managed by: DNR-PRD. 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 Lovells Township • public launch in Crawford County • fishing access on North Branch Au Sable • Michigan boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Restrooms | 1 toilet |
|---|---|
| Trailer Parking | 20 spaces |
| Managed By | DNR-PRD |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sheep Pasture
Is Sheep Pasture free to use?
Yes, Sheep Pasture is a public boat launch with free access in Lovells Township, Michigan.
What water does Sheep Pasture access?
Sheep Pasture provides boat launch access to North Branch Au Sable in Lovells Township, Michigan.
How do I get to Sheep Pasture?
Sheep Pasture is located at coordinates 44.731222, -84.438334 in Lovells 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 6.6 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.