Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:46 PM)
- Water level
- 1.57 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 24 min agoSource: USGS station 04122500 — PERE MARQUETTE RIVER AT SCOTTVILLE, MI · 19.6 mi from Shoe Lake
Launch Light & Moon — July 5
local timeWaning Gibbous (70% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Shoe Lake Launch
| Location | TOWN OF FREEDOM, Wisconsin |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Shoe Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 45.415364, -88.753517 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Forest |
Shoe Lake Launch is a public boat launch providing access to Shoe Lake in TOWN OF FREEDOM, Wisconsin at coordinates 45.41536, -88.75352. Data published by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WI DNR).
Shoe Lake Launch is a public boat launch on Shoe Lake in TOWN OF FREEDOM, Forest County, Wisconsin. 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 ramp surface: Gravel, launch type: Ramp, ada accessible: No. 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 TOWN OF FREEDOM • public launch in Forest • fishing access on Shoe Lake • Wisconsin boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Gravel |
|---|---|
| Launch Type | Ramp |
| ADA Accessible | No |
| Managed By | Federal |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shoe Lake Launch
Is Shoe Lake Launch free to use?
Yes, Shoe Lake Launch is a public boat launch with free access in TOWN OF FREEDOM, Wisconsin.
What water does Shoe Lake Launch access?
Shoe Lake Launch provides boat launch access to Shoe Lake in TOWN OF FREEDOM, Wisconsin.
How do I get to Shoe Lake Launch?
Shoe Lake Launch is located at coordinates 45.415364, -88.753517 in TOWN OF FREEDOM, Wisconsin. 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 Shoe Lake Launch includes 6 other public boat ramps within 3.4 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.