Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:31 PM)
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Launch Light & Moon — June 22
local timeFirst Quarter (46% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Ramp 748
| Location | North Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Lake Michigan |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 42.309311, -87.832356 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Lake County |
Ramp 748 is a public boat launch providing access to Lake Michigan in North Chicago, Illinois at coordinates 42.30931, -87.83236.
Ramp 748 is a public boat launch on Lake Michigan in North Chicago, Lake County, Illinois. 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 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 Ramp 748
Is Ramp 748 free to use?
Yes, Ramp 748 is a public boat launch with free access in North Chicago, Illinois.
What water does Ramp 748 access?
Ramp 748 provides boat launch access to Lake Michigan in North Chicago, Illinois.
How do I get to Ramp 748?
Ramp 748 is located at coordinates 42.309311, -87.832356 in North Chicago, Illinois. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 4.1 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.