Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:36 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: Bureau County Ditch Boat Ramp
| Location | Gold township, Illinois |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Bureau County Ditch |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 41.432379, -89.791157 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Bureau County |
Bureau County Ditch Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Bureau County Ditch in Gold township, Illinois at coordinates 41.43238, -89.79116.
Bureau County Ditch Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Bureau County Ditch in Gold township, Bureau 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.
Related: boat ramp near Gold township • public launch in Bureau County • fishing access on Bureau County Ditch • Illinois boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bureau County Ditch Boat Ramp
Is Bureau County Ditch Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Bureau County Ditch Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Gold township, Illinois.
What water does Bureau County Ditch Boat Ramp access?
Bureau County Ditch Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Bureau County Ditch in Gold township, Illinois.
How do I get to Bureau County Ditch Boat Ramp?
Bureau County Ditch Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 41.432379, -89.791157 in Gold 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
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 10.4 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.