Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:29 PM)
- Water level
- 13.38 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 Ellis Lake
Updated 20 min agoSource: USGS station 05579500 — LAKE FORK NEAR CORNLAND, IL · 7.5 mi from Ellis Lake
Launch Light & Moon — June 22
local timeFirst Quarter (47% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Alton Riverfront
| Location | Alton, Illinois |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Ellis Lake |
| Access Type | Public |
| Coordinates | 38.884268, -90.174560 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Madison County |
Alton Riverfront is a boat launch providing access to Ellis Lake in Alton, Illinois at coordinates 38.88427, -90.17456.
Alton Riverfront is a boat launch on Ellis Lake in Alton, Madison County, Illinois. 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.
Related: boat ramp near Alton • public launch in Madison County • fishing access on Ellis Lake • Illinois boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Alton Riverfront
What water does Alton Riverfront access?
Alton Riverfront provides boat launch access to Ellis Lake in Alton, Illinois.
How do I get to Alton Riverfront?
Alton Riverfront is located at coordinates 38.884268, -90.174560 in Alton, 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
6 additional boat launches are located within 1.3 mi of Alton Riverfront, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.