Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:42 PM
- Water level
- 11.14 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 Des Moines River
Updated 57 min agoSource: USGS station 05475350 — DES MOINES RIVER ABOVE WINDOM, MN · 10 mi from Des Moines River
Launch Light & Moon — June 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (73% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Des Moines River Boat Ramp
| Location | Keosauqua, Iowa |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Des Moines River |
| Access Type | Public |
| Coordinates | 40.730553, -91.959632 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Van Buren County |
Des Moines River Boat Ramp is a boat launch providing access to Des Moines River in Keosauqua, Iowa at coordinates 40.73055, -91.95963.
Des Moines River Boat Ramp is a boat launch on Des Moines River in Keosauqua, Van Buren County, Iowa. This page shows live USGS water level and temperature, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 5 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
Related: boat ramp near Keosauqua • public launch in Van Buren County • fishing access on Des Moines River • Iowa boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Des Moines River Boat Ramp
What water does Des Moines River Boat Ramp access?
Des Moines River Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Des Moines River in Keosauqua, Iowa.
How do I get to Des Moines River Boat Ramp?
Des Moines River Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 40.730553, -91.959632 in Keosauqua, Iowa. 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 Des Moines River Boat Ramp includes 5 other public boat ramps within 3.9 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.