Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 9:26 PM — under 2h
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Launch Light & Moon — June 27
local timeWaxing Gibbous (95% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Winchester Dam Boat Launch
| Location | Sheridan Township, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Martiny Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 43.717957, -85.182520 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Mecosta County |
Winchester Dam Boat Launch is a public boat launch providing access to Martiny Lake in Sheridan Township, Michigan at coordinates 43.71796, -85.18252. Data published by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MI DNR).
Winchester Dam Boat Launch is a public boat launch on Martiny Lake in Sheridan Township, Mecosta 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, docks / piers: 1, restrooms: 1 toilet. 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 Sheridan Township • public launch in Mecosta County • fishing access on Martiny Lake • Michigan boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
|---|---|
| Docks / Piers | 1 |
| Restrooms | 1 toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 4 spaces |
| Managed By | DNR-PRD |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Winchester Dam Boat Launch
Is Winchester Dam Boat Launch free to use?
Yes, Winchester Dam Boat Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Sheridan Township, Michigan.
What water does Winchester Dam Boat Launch access?
Winchester Dam Boat Launch provides boat launch access to Martiny Lake in Sheridan Township, Michigan.
How do I get to Winchester Dam Boat Launch?
Winchester Dam Boat Launch is located at coordinates 43.717957, -85.182520 in Sheridan 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 3.1 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.