Howard D. Sherman Memorial Boat Launch, a public boat ramp on Upper Straits Lake, is located in West Bloomfield Township. From Sterling Heights it's roughly 19 miles in a straight line. If it's full, Upper Pines Park Boat Ramp in West Bloomfield Township is 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | West Bloomfield Township, MI |
| Water | Upper Straits Lake |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Official public water access in Michigan, including Howard D. Sherman Memorial Boat Launch: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Read more: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading guide Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
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Howard D. Sherman Memorial Boat Launch is in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan. We have no street address for Howard D. Sherman Memorial Boat Launch, only its exact position on the map.
Upper Straits Lake, in West Bloomfield Township.
We don't have fee information for Howard D. Sherman Memorial Boat Launch, but many city and county ramps are free, while state parks and Corps lakes often charge.
Kayaks are usually fine at Howard D. Sherman Memorial Boat Launch as long as trailers can still get through. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Orchard Lake DNR Boat Access Site Canoe/Kayak Launch in Orchard Lake, about 1.7 miles away.
Upper Pines Park Boat Ramp in West Bloomfield Township (1 mile), Orchard Lake DNR Boat Access Site Boat Ramp in Orchard Lake (1.7 miles) and Orchard Lake DNR Boat Access Site Canoe/Kayak Launch in Orchard Lake (1.7 miles).
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