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Launch Conditions

Use caution

Launch with caution — limited daylight.

Advisories
None active
Daylight
Past sunset (7:30 PM)
Water level
12.78 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 Simmesport Atchafalaya River

Updated 1 hr ago
Gage Height
12.78ft
Streamflow
167,000cfs

Source: USGS station 07381490Atchafalaya River at Simmesport, LA · 1.1 mi from Simmesport Atchafalaya River

Launch Light & Moon — September 3

local time
First Light
6:19 AM
Sunrise
6:44 AM
Sunset
7:30 PM
Last Light
7:54 PM

Last Quarter (62% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.

Location

Quick Facts: Atchafalaya River

Quick facts about Atchafalaya River
LocationSimmesport, Louisiana
WaterbodySimmesport Atchafalaya River
Access TypePublic - Free
Coordinates30.968407, -91.807357
HoursCheck on site

Atchafalaya River is a public boat launch providing access to Simmesport Atchafalaya River in Simmesport, Louisiana at coordinates 30.96841, -91.80736. Data published by Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LA LDWF).

Atchafalaya River is a public boat launch on Simmesport Atchafalaya River in Simmesport, Louisiana. 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 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Atchafalaya River

Is Atchafalaya River free to use?

Yes, Atchafalaya River is a public boat launch with free access in Simmesport, Louisiana.

What water does Atchafalaya River access?

Atchafalaya River provides boat launch access to Simmesport Atchafalaya River in Simmesport, Louisiana.

How do I get to Atchafalaya River?

Atchafalaya River is located at coordinates 30.968407, -91.807357 in Simmesport, Louisiana. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.

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