Big Branch Recreation Area (WSSC Water) Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:38 PM
- Water level
- 1.93 ft
- Tide
- 1.847 ft now
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Tide Conditions
Updated 4 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 8574680 — Baltimore · 24.2 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Triadelphia Lake
Updated 26 min agoSource: USGS station 01591000 — PATUXENT RIVER NEAR UNITY, MD · 1.1 mi from Triadelphia Lake
Launch Light & Moon — June 23
local timeFirst Quarter (59% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Big Branch Recreation Area (WSSC Water)
| Location | Glenelg, Maryland |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Triadelphia Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.2/5 (27 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 39.232511, -77.027866 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Howard |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
| Phone | (301) 206-4386 |
Big Branch Recreation Area (WSSC Water) is a public boat launch providing access to Triadelphia Lake in Glenelg, Maryland at coordinates 39.23251, -77.02787. Rated 4.2/5 based on 27 Google reviews.
Big Branch Recreation Area (WSSC Water) is a public boat launch on Triadelphia Lake in Glenelg, Howard County, Maryland. 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 current NOAA tide readings, live USGS water level and temperature, 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 Big Branch Recreation Area (WSSC Water)
Is Big Branch Recreation Area (WSSC Water) free to use?
Yes, Big Branch Recreation Area (WSSC Water) is a public boat launch with free access in Glenelg, Maryland.
How is Big Branch Recreation Area (WSSC Water) rated?
Big Branch Recreation Area (WSSC Water) has a 4.2 out of 5 rating based on 27 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Big Branch Recreation Area (WSSC Water) access?
Big Branch Recreation Area (WSSC Water) provides boat launch access to Triadelphia Lake in Glenelg, Maryland.
How do I get to Big Branch Recreation Area (WSSC Water)?
Big Branch Recreation Area (WSSC Water) is located at coordinates 39.232511, -77.027866 in Glenelg, Maryland. 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 6.9 mi of Big Branch Recreation Area (WSSC Water), providing alternative access points for this area's waters.