Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:28 PM)
- Water temp
- 65°F
- Water level
- 7.29 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 Hammond Lake
Updated 44 min agoSource: USGS station 05536356 — GRAND CALUMET RIVER AT COLUMBIA AV AT HAMMOND, IN · 5.7 mi from Hammond Lake
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: Hammond Lake Boat Ramp
| Location | Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Hammond Lake |
| Access Type | Public |
| Coordinates | 41.720875, -87.525322 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Cook County |
Hammond Lake Boat Ramp is a boat launch providing access to Hammond Lake in Chicago, Illinois at coordinates 41.72087, -87.52532.
Hammond Lake Boat Ramp is a boat launch on Hammond Lake in Chicago, Cook 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 Chicago • public launch in Cook County • fishing access on Hammond Lake • Illinois boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hammond Lake Boat Ramp
What water does Hammond Lake Boat Ramp access?
Hammond Lake Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Hammond Lake in Chicago, Illinois.
How do I get to Hammond Lake Boat Ramp?
Hammond Lake Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 41.720875, -87.525322 in Chicago, 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 3.0 mi of Hammond Lake Boat Ramp, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.