Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 9:38 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 23
local timeFirst Quarter (67% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: U.S. Coast Guard - Station Portage
| Location | Franklin Township, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Portage Lake |
| Access Type | Public |
| Coordinates | 47.116974, -88.513927 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Houghton County |
U.S. Coast Guard - Station Portage is a boat launch providing access to Portage Lake in Franklin Township, Michigan at coordinates 47.11697, -88.51393.
U.S. Coast Guard - Station Portage is a boat launch on Portage Lake in Franklin Township, Houghton County, Michigan. 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 Franklin Township • public launch in Houghton County • fishing access on Portage Lake • Michigan boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About U.S. Coast Guard - Station Portage
What water does U.S. Coast Guard - Station Portage access?
U.S. Coast Guard - Station Portage provides boat launch access to Portage Lake in Franklin Township, Michigan.
How do I get to U.S. Coast Guard - Station Portage?
U.S. Coast Guard - Station Portage is located at coordinates 47.116974, -88.513927 in Franklin 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
The area surrounding U.S. Coast Guard - Station Portage includes 6 other public boat ramps within 2.3 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.