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Hello to all. Havent fished the lake for many years and just getting started again with my brother Bstar. We were looking at public launches and price but could not find anything in Michigan city could you tell me where you launch from and what the launch fee is. thanks in advance and looking forward to seeing some of you out there.

Welcome aboard! My boat stays docked at Marina Shores but I'm sure guys will jump in and give you some info. 

You can launch at washington park marina or trail creek.  not completely sure of the cost.  I think $10-$20.

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Welcome aboard. Trail Creek Marina across creek fro Blue Chip. $10. Usually don't charge until May 1 or after Nov 1. Gated. Before May 1, do not open until 8am CST. in early Spring for coho fishing. Summers open at 6am. Great launch. Washington Park is $10 to launch and 410 to park. Sometimes in summer you also have to pay to enter the park. Launch is terrible. No place to tie up boat while parking or piers to climb into boat.

"gated" does that mean it gets locked at a certain time?

yes, its gated and locked. Not sure of the hours right now, but if your a dawn fisherman, your out of luck using that ramp. The wash park ramp is usable, but unpredictable on when they open/close, decide to
shut down for events or crime...etc