Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:20 PM)
- Water level
- 2.73 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 Van Auken Lake
Updated 22 min agoSource: USGS station 04102700 — SOUTH BRANCH BLACK RIVER NEAR BANGOR, MI · 6.7 mi from Van Auken Lake
Launch Light & Moon — July 15
local timeNew Moon (0% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Van Auken Lake
| Location | Bangor Township, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Van Auken Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 42.257874, -86.177373 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Van Buren County |
Van Auken Lake is a public boat launch providing access to Van Auken Lake in Bangor Township, Michigan at coordinates 42.25787, -86.17737. Data published by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MI DNR).
Van Auken Lake is a public boat launch on Van Auken Lake in Bangor Township, Van Buren 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 restrooms: 1 toilet, managed by: DNR-PRD. 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 Bangor Township • public launch in Van Buren County • fishing access on Van Auken Lake • Michigan boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Restrooms | 1 toilet |
|---|---|
| Managed By | DNR-PRD |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Van Auken Lake
Is Van Auken Lake free to use?
Yes, Van Auken Lake is a public boat launch with free access in Bangor Township, Michigan.
What water does Van Auken Lake access?
Van Auken Lake provides boat launch access to Van Auken Lake in Bangor Township, Michigan.
How do I get to Van Auken Lake?
Van Auken Lake is located at coordinates 42.257874, -86.177373 in Bangor 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 6.1 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.