Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:52 PM)
- Water temp
- 63°F
- Water level
- 67.71 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 Portage River
Updated 38 min agoSource: USGS station 04043016 — PILGRIM RIVER AT PARADISE RD NR DODGEVILLE, MI · 6.5 mi from Portage River
Launch Light & Moon — June 26
local timeWaxing Gibbous (91% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: South Portage Entry Boat Launch
| Location | Chassell Township, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Portage River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 46.988791, -88.436744 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Houghton County |
South Portage Entry Boat Launch is a public boat launch providing access to Portage River in Chassell Township, Michigan at coordinates 46.98879, -88.43674.
South Portage Entry Boat Launch is a public boat launch on Portage River in Chassell Township, Houghton 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 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About South Portage Entry Boat Launch
Is South Portage Entry Boat Launch free to use?
Yes, South Portage Entry Boat Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Chassell Township, Michigan.
What water does South Portage Entry Boat Launch access?
South Portage Entry Boat Launch provides boat launch access to Portage River in Chassell Township, Michigan.
How do I get to South Portage Entry Boat Launch?
South Portage Entry Boat Launch is located at coordinates 46.988791, -88.436744 in Chassell 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
The area surrounding South Portage Entry Boat Launch includes 6 other public boat ramps within 2.8 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.