Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:45 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 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (71% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Lake Hickory Boat Ramp
| Location | Hickory, North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Lake Hickory |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 35.805213, -81.313365 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Alexander |
Lake Hickory Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Lake Hickory in Hickory, North Carolina at coordinates 35.80521, -81.31336.
Lake Hickory Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Lake Hickory in Hickory, Alexander County, North Carolina. 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 Lake Hickory Boat Ramp
Is Lake Hickory Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Lake Hickory Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Hickory, North Carolina.
What water does Lake Hickory Boat Ramp access?
Lake Hickory Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Lake Hickory in Hickory, North Carolina.
How do I get to Lake Hickory Boat Ramp?
Lake Hickory Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 35.805213, -81.313365 in Hickory, North Carolina. 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 Lake Hickory Boat Ramp includes 6 other public boat ramps within 6.6 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.