Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (7:24 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 — September 7
local timeWaning Crescent (15% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Backwater
| Location | Catawissa, Missouri |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Winch Creek |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 38.444485, -90.767520 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Franklin County |
Backwater is a public boat launch providing access to Winch Creek in Catawissa, Missouri at coordinates 38.44448, -90.76752. Data published by Missouri Department of Conservation (MO MDC).
Backwater is a public boat launch on Winch Creek in Catawissa, Franklin County, Missouri. 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Backwater
Is Backwater free to use?
Yes, Backwater is a public boat launch with free access in Catawissa, Missouri.
What water does Backwater access?
Backwater provides boat launch access to Winch Creek in Catawissa, Missouri.
How do I get to Backwater?
Backwater is located at coordinates 38.444485, -90.767520 in Catawissa, Missouri. 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 Backwater includes 6 other public boat ramps within 7.4 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.