Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:31 PM)
- Water level
- 9.48 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 Big Bend Lake
Updated 43 min agoSource: USGS station 05530100 — DES PLAINES R AT ALGONQUIN RD AT DES PLAINES, IL · 1.1 mi from Big Bend Lake
Launch Light & Moon — June 25
local timeWaxing Gibbous (77% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Big Bend Lake Boat Ramp
| Location | Des Plaines, Illinois |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Big Bend Lake |
| Access Type | Public |
| Coordinates | 42.052887, -87.874839 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Cook County |
Big Bend Lake Boat Ramp is a boat launch providing access to Big Bend Lake in Des Plaines, Illinois at coordinates 42.05289, -87.87484.
Big Bend Lake Boat Ramp is a boat launch on Big Bend Lake in Des Plaines, 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 Des Plaines • public launch in Cook County • fishing access on Big Bend Lake • Illinois boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Big Bend Lake Boat Ramp
What water does Big Bend Lake Boat Ramp access?
Big Bend Lake Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Big Bend Lake in Des Plaines, Illinois.
How do I get to Big Bend Lake Boat Ramp?
Big Bend Lake Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 42.052887, -87.874839 in Des Plaines, 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 Big Bend Lake Boat Ramp includes 6 other public boat ramps within 2.9 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.