Boat Ramps Nearby
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Life jacket rulesBoat ramps in Wakefield, MI
There are 19 places to launch a boat in Wakefield. Another 19 are within 25 miles.
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More boat ramps around Wakefield
- 9.9 mi Presque Isle Boat Landing Lac du Flambeau Boat ramp
- 11 mi Birch Lake Boat Launch Lac du Flambeau Boat ramp
- 12 mi Papoose Lake Boat Landing Lac du Flambeau Boat ramp
- 13 mi Cisco Lake Boat Launch Eagle River Boat ramp
- 15 mi Clearwater Lake Boat Launch Eagle River Boat ramp
- 16 mi McDonald Lake Boat Launch Bessemer Boat rampFreeKayak launch
- 16 mi Beatons Lake Boat Launch (Northwest) Eagle River Boat ramp
- 16 mi Thousand Island Lake Boat Launch Eagle River Boat ramp
- 17 mi Beatons Lake Boat Launch (Northwest 2) Eagle River Boat ramp
- 17 mi Long Lake Boat Launch Eagle River Boat ramp
Wakefield boat access in numbers
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The launches in Wakefield sit on Lake Gogebic, Chaney Lake, Dawn Lake, Eel Lake, Elbow Lake, Henry Lake, Lake Gogebic-East Side, Langford Lake.
Michigan rules to know
- In Michigan you must remove all drain plugs, drain the water and clear plants from boat and trailer before you drive away. Fines go up to $100.
- Anyone born on or after July 1, 1996 needs a Michigan boating safety certificate to operate a motorboat, and most personal watercraft operators need one too.
Official access sites and closures: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
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Ramp etiquetteBoat ramps in Wakefield: questions and answers
Where are the public boat ramps in Wakefield, MI?
We list 19 launches in Wakefield, including Bergland Dock Boat Launch, Chaney Lake Boat Launch and Dawn Lake Boat Launch. Another 19 are within 25 miles.
Where is the nearest kayak launch to Wakefield?
McDonald Lake Boat Launch in Bessemer, about 16 miles away. You can also put in at the side of most boat ramps.
What water can you reach from the ramps in Wakefield?
The launches in Wakefield give access to Lake Gogebic, Chaney Lake, Dawn Lake, Eel Lake, Elbow Lake and Henry Lake and 12 more.
Do I have to pull the drain plug after boating in Wakefield?
Before leaving a Michigan launch, pull every drain plug, drain bilge and livewell and remove weeds from the trailer. It is required by state law.
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