Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:28 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 — July 23
local timeWaxing Gibbous (70% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Bear Swamp Pond Boat Launch
| Location | Town of Decatur, New York |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Bear Swamp Pond |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 42.691656, -74.675351 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Otsego |
Bear Swamp Pond Boat Launch is a public boat launch providing access to Bear Swamp Pond in Town of Decatur, New York at coordinates 42.69166, -74.67535. Data published by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NY DEC).
Bear Swamp Pond Boat Launch is a public boat launch on Bear Swamp Pond in Town of Decatur, Otsego County, New York. 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. Facility details on record include ramp surface: Hand Launch, managed by: DEC. This page shows sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 5 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
Related: boat ramp near Town of Decatur • public launch in Otsego • fishing access on Bear Swamp Pond • New York boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Hand Launch |
|---|---|
| Managed By | DEC |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bear Swamp Pond Boat Launch
Is Bear Swamp Pond Boat Launch free to use?
Yes, Bear Swamp Pond Boat Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Town of Decatur, New York.
What water does Bear Swamp Pond Boat Launch access?
Bear Swamp Pond Boat Launch provides boat launch access to Bear Swamp Pond in Town of Decatur, New York.
How do I get to Bear Swamp Pond Boat Launch?
Bear Swamp Pond Boat Launch is located at coordinates 42.691656, -74.675351 in Town of Decatur, New York. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
5 additional boat launches are located within 14.1 mi of Bear Swamp Pond Boat Launch, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.