Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:13 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 — June 24
local timeFirst Quarter (68% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Bayou Rouge
| Location | Melville, Louisiana |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Bayou Rouge |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 30.742383, -91.772506 |
| Hours | Check on site |
Bayou Rouge is a public boat launch providing access to Bayou Rouge in Melville, Louisiana at coordinates 30.74238, -91.77251. Data published by Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LA LDWF).
Bayou Rouge is a public boat launch on Bayou Rouge in Melville, 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 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 Bayou Rouge
Is Bayou Rouge free to use?
Yes, Bayou Rouge is a public boat launch with free access in Melville, Louisiana.
What water does Bayou Rouge access?
Bayou Rouge provides boat launch access to Bayou Rouge in Melville, Louisiana.
How do I get to Bayou Rouge?
Bayou Rouge is located at coordinates 30.742383, -91.772506 in Melville, Louisiana. 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 12.1 mi of Bayou Rouge, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.