Lakeshore State Park, Milwaukee boat launch
Lakeshore State Park, Milwaukee
The boat ramp provides access to the Lake Michigan Watershed, which is a vast water body covering over 22,400 square miles, including the Great Lakes and surrounding rivers and tributaries. Lakeshore State Park boat ramp is located on the western shore of Lake Michigan, which is the largest freshwater lake in the United States.
The park allows various types of boats, including kayaks, canoes, personal watercraft, sailboats, and powerboats. However, all watercraft must comply with state and federal regulations, including having the required safety equipment, registration, and permits.
In summary, Lakeshore State Park boat ramp is a concrete ramp located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, that provides access to Lake Michigan and its watershed. The ramp is wide enough to accommodate two boats launching and retrieving simultaneously, and it allows various types of watercraft, including kayaks, canoes, personal watercraft, sailboats, and powerboats.
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 Lakeshore State Park, Milwaukee -- the same readings that determine whether your launch is safe and your boat is the right craft.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee R @ Jones Island Mouth-At Milwaukee | 94 cfs | → |
| Kinnickinnic River @ S. 11th Street @ Milwaukee | 5 cfs | → |
| Milwaukee River At Milwaukee | 503 cfs | → |
| Menomonee River At Wauwatosa | 42 cfs | → |
| Honey Creek At Wauwatosa | 4 cfs | → |
| Lincoln Creek At Sherman Boulevard At Milwaukee | 2 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest paddle runs, fishing spots, and other boat launches so you can extend a day on the water.
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 Lakeshore State Park, Milwaukee as a favorite, set a discharge threshold or a wind/precipitation alert, and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Lakeshore State Park, Milwaukee
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 Lakeshore State Park, Milwaukee.