Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 7:40 PM
- Water level
- 1.03 ft
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Water Conditions on Shoe Lake
Updated 29 min agoSource: USGS station 04122500 — PERE MARQUETTE RIVER AT SCOTTVILLE, MI · 19.6 mi from Shoe Lake
Launch Light & Moon — September 17
local timeFirst Quarter (34% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Shoe Lake
| Location | Oakland charter township, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Shoe Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 42.786590, -83.198061 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Oakland County |
Shoe Lake is a public boat launch providing access to Shoe Lake in Oakland charter township, Michigan at coordinates 42.78659, -83.19806. Data published by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MI DNR).
Shoe Lake is a public boat launch on Shoe Lake in Oakland charter township, Oakland 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 trailer parking: 2 spaces, managed by: DNR-PRD. This page shows live USGS water level and temperature, 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 Oakland charter township • public launch in Oakland County • fishing access on Shoe Lake • Michigan boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Trailer Parking | 2 spaces |
|---|---|
| Managed By | DNR-PRD |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shoe Lake
Is Shoe Lake free to use?
Yes, Shoe Lake is a public boat launch with free access in Oakland charter township, Michigan.
What water does Shoe Lake access?
Shoe Lake provides boat launch access to Shoe Lake in Oakland charter township, Michigan.
How do I get to Shoe Lake?
Shoe Lake is located at coordinates 42.786590, -83.198061 in Oakland 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 2.9 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.