Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:46 PM — under 2h
- Water level
- 91.79 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 Surprise Lake
Updated 44 min agoSource: USGS station 05390500 — ANVIL LAKE NEAR EAGLE RIVER, WI · 11 mi from Surprise Lake
Launch Light & Moon — July 2
local timeWaning Gibbous (90% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Surprise Lake - North Access
| Location | TOWN OF TOWNSEND, Wisconsin |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Surprise Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 45.355135, -88.610068 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Oconto |
Surprise Lake - North Access is a public boat launch providing access to Surprise Lake in TOWN OF TOWNSEND, Wisconsin at coordinates 45.35513, -88.61007. Data published by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WI DNR).
Surprise Lake - North Access is a public boat launch on Surprise Lake in TOWN OF TOWNSEND, Oconto 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: Paved, 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 TOWNSEND • public launch in Oconto • fishing access on Surprise Lake • Wisconsin boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Paved |
|---|---|
| Launch Type | Ramp |
| ADA Accessible | No |
| Managed By | Township |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Surprise Lake - North Access
Is Surprise Lake - North Access free to use?
Yes, Surprise Lake - North Access is a public boat launch with free access in TOWN OF TOWNSEND, Wisconsin.
What water does Surprise Lake - North Access access?
Surprise Lake - North Access provides boat launch access to Surprise Lake in TOWN OF TOWNSEND, Wisconsin.
How do I get to Surprise Lake - North Access?
Surprise Lake - North Access is located at coordinates 45.355135, -88.610068 in TOWN OF TOWNSEND, 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
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 2.8 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.