Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:03 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 — August 1
local timeWaning Gibbous (87% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Back River Boat Ramp
| Location | Westport Island, Maine |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Back River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 43.958128, -69.683443 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Lincoln County |
Back River Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Back River in Westport Island, Maine at coordinates 43.95813, -69.68344. Data published by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (ME IFW).
Back River Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Back River in Westport Island, Lincoln County, Maine. 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 Westport Island • public launch in Lincoln County • fishing access on Back River • Maine boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Back River Boat Ramp
Is Back River Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Back River Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Westport Island, Maine.
What water does Back River Boat Ramp access?
Back River Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Back River in Westport Island, Maine.
How do I get to Back River Boat Ramp?
Back River Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 43.958128, -69.683443 in Westport Island, Maine. 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 5.5 mi of Back River Boat Ramp, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.