Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:26 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 25
local timeWaxing Gibbous (78% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Vandalia Municipal Reservoir Boat Ramp
| Location | Shafter township, Illinois |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Vandalia Municipal Reservoir |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 39.009463, -89.143433 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Fayette County |
Vandalia Municipal Reservoir Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Vandalia Municipal Reservoir in Shafter township, Illinois at coordinates 39.00946, -89.14343.
Vandalia Municipal Reservoir Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Vandalia Municipal Reservoir in Shafter township, Fayette 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 Vandalia Municipal Reservoir Boat Ramp
Is Vandalia Municipal Reservoir Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Vandalia Municipal Reservoir Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Shafter township, Illinois.
What water does Vandalia Municipal Reservoir Boat Ramp access?
Vandalia Municipal Reservoir Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Vandalia Municipal Reservoir in Shafter township, Illinois.
How do I get to Vandalia Municipal Reservoir Boat Ramp?
Vandalia Municipal Reservoir Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 39.009463, -89.143433 in Shafter township, 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
The area surrounding Vandalia Municipal Reservoir Boat Ramp includes 6 other public boat ramps within 15.1 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.