Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:27 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 timeNew Moon (3% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Upper Big Sable River
| Location | Meade Township, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Upper Big Sable River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 44.089828, -86.118446 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Mason County |
Upper Big Sable River is a public boat launch providing access to Upper Big Sable River in Meade Township, Michigan at coordinates 44.08983, -86.11845. Data published by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MI DNR).
Upper Big Sable River is a public boat launch on Upper Big Sable River in Meade Township, Mason 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: 10 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.
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Facilities & Amenities
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
|---|---|
| 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 Upper Big Sable River
Is Upper Big Sable River free to use?
Yes, Upper Big Sable River is a public boat launch with free access in Meade Township, Michigan.
What water does Upper Big Sable River access?
Upper Big Sable River provides boat launch access to Upper Big Sable River in Meade Township, Michigan.
How do I get to Upper Big Sable River?
Upper Big Sable River is located at coordinates 44.089828, -86.118446 in Meade 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 6.5 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.