Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:06 PM)
- Water level
- 13.02 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 Thunder Bay River
Updated 54 min agoSource: USGS station 04133501 — THUNDER BAY RIVER AT HERRON ROAD NEAR BOLTON, MI · 4.6 mi from Thunder Bay River
Launch Light & Moon — July 30
local timeFull Moon (99% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Thunder Bay River Boat Ramp
| Location | Hillman Township, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Thunder Bay River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 45.059990, -83.904246 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Montmorency County |
Thunder Bay River Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Thunder Bay River in Hillman Township, Michigan at coordinates 45.05999, -83.90425. Data published by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MI DNR).
Thunder Bay River Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Thunder Bay River in Hillman Township, Montmorency 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 managed by: Municipal. 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 Hillman Township • public launch in Montmorency County • fishing access on Thunder Bay River • Michigan boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Managed By | Municipal |
|---|
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Thunder Bay River Boat Ramp
Is Thunder Bay River Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Thunder Bay River Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Hillman Township, Michigan.
What water does Thunder Bay River Boat Ramp access?
Thunder Bay River Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Thunder Bay River in Hillman Township, Michigan.
How do I get to Thunder Bay River Boat Ramp?
Thunder Bay River Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 45.059990, -83.904246 in Hillman 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
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 5.2 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.