Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 9:18 PM
- Water level
- 1.14 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 Pere Marquette River
Updated 25 min agoSource: USGS station 04122500 — PERE MARQUETTE RIVER AT SCOTTVILLE, MI · 10.3 mi from Pere Marquette River
Launch Light & Moon — July 22
local timeFirst Quarter (54% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: The Forks
| Location | Pleasant Plains Township, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Pere Marquette River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 43.852976, -85.841815 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Lake County |
The Forks is a public boat launch providing access to Pere Marquette River in Pleasant Plains Township, Michigan at coordinates 43.85298, -85.84181. Data published by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MI DNR).
The Forks is a public boat launch on Pere Marquette River in Pleasant Plains Township, Lake 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 type: Carry-In, restrooms: 1 toilet, trailer parking: 10 spaces. 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 Pleasant Plains Township • public launch in Lake County • fishing access on Pere Marquette River • Michigan boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Launch Type | Carry-In |
|---|---|
| Restrooms | 1 toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 10 spaces |
| Managed By | DNR-PRD |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Forks
Is The Forks free to use?
Yes, The Forks is a public boat launch with free access in Pleasant Plains Township, Michigan.
What water does The Forks access?
The Forks provides boat launch access to Pere Marquette River in Pleasant Plains Township, Michigan.
How do I get to The Forks?
The Forks is located at coordinates 43.852976, -85.841815 in Pleasant Plains 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 3.5 mi of The Forks, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.