You'll find Winchester Dam Boat Launch on Martiny Lake in Lake Isabella. It's a public boat ramp. Grand Rapids is the nearest big city, about 58 miles away. Closest alternative: Big Evans Lake Boat Launch in Canadian Lakes (2.3 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Lake Isabella, MI |
| Water | Martiny Lake |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Rules and closures near Lake Isabella: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Our checklist: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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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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Winchester Dam Boat Launch is in Lake Isabella, Michigan. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Winchester Dam Boat Launch.
Martiny Lake, in Lake Isabella.
Fees for Winchester Dam Boat Launch are not in the map data; small local ramps are often free, park and Corps ramps often are not.
Generally yes. Unload away from the lane and launch quickly. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Deerfield Nature Park Kayak Launch (West 2) in Mount Pleasant, about 17 miles away.
Big Evans Lake Boat Launch in Canadian Lakes (2.3 miles), Lower Evans Lake Boat Launch in Canadian Lakes (3 miles) and Pretty Lake Boat Launch in Canadian Lakes (3.2 miles).
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