Gilead Lake Boat Launch
About
Gilead Lake Boat Launch is a boat launch on Gilead Lake in southern Michigan, about 4 miles from the town of Orland, Indiana, just across the state line. Summer is the most comfortable season to be on the water here. July typically brings highs around 82°F and lows near 61°F, according to long-term averages from the weather station at Angola, Indiana. September stays mild, with typical highs in the mid-70s. Paddlers will find more water close by. The Prairie River lies about 5 miles away, and the Fawn River and Crooked Creek are both within roughly 6.5 miles. The Pigeon River, about 9 miles off, offers river fishing.
Location
Bronson
Michigan
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Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: May–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 61–82°F and lows of 40–61°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Angola, IN weather station, 12 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan31° high16° low
- Feb34° high17° low
- Mar45° high26° low
- Apr58° high36° low
- May69° high48° low
- Jun78° high58° low
- Jul82° high61° low
- Aug80° high59° low
- Sep74° high51° low
- Oct61° high40° low
- Nov47° high30° low
- Dec36° high22° low
Nearby
- Prairie RiverCanoeing5.2 mi
- Fawn RiverCanoeing6.3 mi
- Crooked CreekCanoeing6.5 mi
- Pigeon RiverRiver fishing9.2 mi
- Hell's Point ChallengeHiking9.8 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors
