Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:29 PM)
- Water level
- 3.49 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 West Branch Manistique
Updated 18 min agoSource: USGS station 04056500 — MANISTIQUE RIVER NEAR MANISTIQUE, MI · 10 mi from West Branch Manistique
Launch Light & Moon — July 20
local timeFirst Quarter (32% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: West Branch
| Location | Manistique Township, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | West Branch Manistique |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 46.170659, -86.210098 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Schoolcraft County |
West Branch is a public boat launch providing access to West Branch Manistique in Manistique Township, Michigan at coordinates 46.17066, -86.21010. Data published by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MI DNR).
West Branch is a public boat launch on West Branch Manistique in Manistique Township, Schoolcraft 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: DNR-FRD. 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.
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Facilities & Amenities
| Managed By | DNR-FRD |
|---|
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About West Branch
Is West Branch free to use?
Yes, West Branch is a public boat launch with free access in Manistique Township, Michigan.
What water does West Branch access?
West Branch provides boat launch access to West Branch Manistique in Manistique Township, Michigan.
How do I get to West Branch?
West Branch is located at coordinates 46.170659, -86.210098 in Manistique 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 West Branch includes 6 other public boat ramps within 10.5 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.