Blue Gill Boat Launch boat launch
Blue Gill Boat Launch
The Blue Gill Boat Launch is a concrete boat ramp that is 20 feet wide, which is wide enough to accommodate most boats. The ramp has two lanes and can accommodate up to 25 vehicles with trailers in the parking lot. The boat launch also has restroom facilities, a fishing pier, and picnic areas.
As for the type of craft permitted on the water, motorized boats are allowed on Lake Nepessing, with a maximum horsepower limit of 60. Additionally, boats with electric trolling motors, canoes, and kayaks are also allowed on the lake. All watercraft must have a current Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) registration to be used on the lake.
In summary, Blue Gill Boat Launch is a public boat launch in Clio, Michigan, that services Lake Nepessing. The boat ramp is 20 feet wide and can accommodate most boats, with a maximum horsepower limit of 60. The lake allows motorized boats, electric trolling motors, canoes, and kayaks, but all watercraft must have a current Michigan DNR registration.
Plan your launch down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Area streamflow levels
USGS streamgauges around Blue Gill Boat Launch -- the same readings that determine whether your launch is safe and your boat is the right craft.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Kearsley Creek Near Davison | 60 cfs | → |
| Flint River Near Otisville | 301 cfs | → |
| Flint River Near Flint | 484 cfs | → |
| South Branch Flint River Near Columbiaville | 181 cfs | → |
| Farmers Creek Near Lapeer | 30 cfs | → |
| Cass River At Frankenmuth | 343 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest paddle runs, fishing spots, and other boat launches so you can extend a day on the water.
Nearby fishing
Boating safety & etiquette
- Check the conditions before you launch
- Use the streamflow numbers, weather, and wind forecast on this page. High-cfs whitewater requires whitewater-specific craft and skill.
- Wear your life jacket
- Statistically the single biggest survival factor in a boating incident. State law often requires one per passenger.
- File a float plan
- Tell someone on shore your put-in, take-out, and expected return time. Especially for multi-day or remote trips.
- Yield at the ramp
- Prep gear in the parking lot, not on the ramp. Launch and clear quickly so others can use the lane.
- Clean, drain, dry
- Inspect, clean, drain and dry your boat between waters to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Blue Gill Boat Launch as a favorite, set a discharge threshold or a wind/precipitation alert, and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Blue Gill Boat Launch
Can I launch a motorboat here?
Most Snoflo-tracked launches support motorboats; check the operator for any horsepower restrictions, paddle-only zones, or seasonal closures.
How fresh is the streamflow data?
USGS streamgauges report continuously (every 15 minutes); the table on this page pulls the latest reading at page load.
Is there a fee?
Many federal and state boat launches charge a day-use fee. Check the operator's site before driving out.
What boat is right for these conditions?
Use the nearby streamflow numbers and river-run panel on this page to gauge current conditions. Wider, slower water is friendly for casual paddling and powerboats; high-cfs whitewater requires whitewater-specific craft and skill.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this launch, set a threshold (discharge, wind), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other launches near here
Snoflo-tracked boat launches within driving distance of Blue Gill Boat Launch.