Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:58 PM
- Tide
- 10.059 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 7 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 9445958 — Bremerton · 21.9 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — July 23
local timeFirst Quarter (68% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Big Quilcene
| Location | Washington |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Big Quilcene River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 47.811494, -122.911247 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Jefferson |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Big Quilcene is a public boat launch providing access to Big Quilcene River in Washington at coordinates 47.81149, -122.91125. Data published by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WA WDFW).
Big Quilcene is a public boat launch on Big Quilcene River in Jefferson County, Washington. 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, 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 Quilcene
Is Big Quilcene free to use?
Yes, Big Quilcene is a public boat launch with free access in Washington.
What water does Big Quilcene access?
Big Quilcene provides boat launch access to Big Quilcene River in Washington.
How do I get to Big Quilcene?
Big Quilcene is located at coordinates 47.811494, -122.911247 in Washington. 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 6.2 mi of Big Quilcene, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.