Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:44 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 14
local timeNew Moon (0% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Big Water Marina
| Location | Hartwell, Georgia |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Hartwell Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 34.392936, -82.816112 |
| Hours | Check on site |
Big Water Marina is a public boat launch providing access to Hartwell Lake in Hartwell, Georgia at coordinates 34.39294, -82.81611. Data published by Recreation.gov / Recreation Information Database (USACE, USFS, BLM, NPS, BOR, USFWS) (RIDB).
Big Water Marina is a public boat launch on Hartwell Lake in Hartwell, Georgia. 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 Big Water Marina
Is Big Water Marina free to use?
Yes, Big Water Marina is a public boat launch with free access in Hartwell, Georgia.
What water does Big Water Marina access?
Big Water Marina provides boat launch access to Hartwell Lake in Hartwell, Georgia.
How do I get to Big Water Marina?
Big Water Marina is located at coordinates 34.392936, -82.816112 in Hartwell, Georgia. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
The area surrounding Big Water Marina includes 6 other public boat ramps within 4.8 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.