Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:32 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 12
local timeWaning Crescent (8% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Tahquamenon Bay
| Location | Whitefish Township, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Lake Superior |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 46.539159, -85.047580 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Chippewa County |
Tahquamenon Bay is a public boat launch providing access to Lake Superior in Whitefish Township, Michigan at coordinates 46.53916, -85.04758. Data published by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MI DNR).
Tahquamenon Bay is a public boat launch on Lake Superior in Whitefish Township, Chippewa 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 launch lanes: 1, trailer parking: 2 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 Whitefish Township • public launch in Chippewa County • fishing access on Lake Superior • Michigan boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
|---|---|
| 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 Tahquamenon Bay
Is Tahquamenon Bay free to use?
Yes, Tahquamenon Bay is a public boat launch with free access in Whitefish Township, Michigan.
What water does Tahquamenon Bay access?
Tahquamenon Bay provides boat launch access to Lake Superior in Whitefish Township, Michigan.
How do I get to Tahquamenon Bay?
Tahquamenon Bay is located at coordinates 46.539159, -85.047580 in Whitefish 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
6 additional boat launches are located within 11.5 mi of Tahquamenon Bay, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.