Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:57 PM)
- Water level
- 3.04 ft
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Water Conditions on Lake Wilhelm
Updated 46 min agoSource: USGS station 03024000 — French Creek at Utica, PA · 10 mi from Lake Wilhelm
Launch Light & Moon — June 23
local timeFirst Quarter (65% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Launch #1
| Location | Sandy Lake Township, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Lake Wilhelm |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 41.382549, -80.093754 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Mercer County |
Launch #1 is a public boat launch providing access to Lake Wilhelm in Sandy Lake Township, Pennsylvania at coordinates 41.38255, -80.09375. Data published by Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PA PFBC).
Launch #1 is a public boat launch on Lake Wilhelm in Sandy Lake Township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. This page shows live USGS water level and temperature, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Launch #1
Is Launch #1 free to use?
Yes, Launch #1 is a public boat launch with free access in Sandy Lake Township, Pennsylvania.
What water does Launch #1 access?
Launch #1 provides boat launch access to Lake Wilhelm in Sandy Lake Township, Pennsylvania.
How do I get to Launch #1?
Launch #1 is located at coordinates 41.382549, -80.093754 in Sandy Lake Township, Pennsylvania. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
The area surrounding Launch #1 includes 6 other public boat ramps within 4.2 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.