Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:00 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 2
local timeWaning Gibbous (85% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Bear Grass Public Access
| Location | Roann, Indiana |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Eel River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 40.948237, -85.891513 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | 85 |
Bear Grass Public Access is a public boat launch providing access to Eel River in Roann, Indiana at coordinates 40.94824, -85.89151. Data published by Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IN DNR).
Bear Grass Public Access is a public boat launch on Eel River in Roann, 85 County, Indiana. 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 Bear Grass Public Access
Is Bear Grass Public Access free to use?
Yes, Bear Grass Public Access is a public boat launch with free access in Roann, Indiana.
What water does Bear Grass Public Access access?
Bear Grass Public Access provides boat launch access to Eel River in Roann, Indiana.
How do I get to Bear Grass Public Access?
Bear Grass Public Access is located at coordinates 40.948237, -85.891513 in Roann, Indiana. 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 3.5 mi of Bear Grass Public Access, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.