Whitefish River Boat Launch, a public boat ramp, is located in K. I. Sawyer Air Force Base. Closest alternative: Little Lake Sfcg Boat Launch in Gwinn (11 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | K. I. Sawyer Air Force Base, MI |
| Water | Whitefish River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Closures and rules for Whitefish River Boat Launch: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Whitefish River Boat Launch is in K. I. Sawyer Air Force Base, Michigan. Open the map link to see where Whitefish River Boat Launch sits on the shore.
It gives you access to Whitefish River.
The map data has no fee details for Whitefish River Boat Launch, so check the signs or the agency that runs it before you go.
Most likely, if you launch from the side of Whitefish River Boat Launch and don't block the lane. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Chocolay River/M-28 Bridge Canoe Launch in Marquette, about 18 miles away.
Little Lake Sfcg Boat Launch in Gwinn (11 miles), Engman's Lake Boat Launch in K. I. Sawyer Air Force Base (12 miles) and Sporley Lake Boat Launch in K. I. Sawyer Air Force Base (13 miles).
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