Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:16 PM — under 2h
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 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (79% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Boat Prep Area
| Location | Cochiti Lake, New Mexico |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Cochiti Lake |
| Access Type | Public |
| Coordinates | 35.639224, -106.324410 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Sandoval County |
Boat Prep Area is a boat launch providing access to Cochiti Lake in Cochiti Lake, New Mexico at coordinates 35.63922, -106.32441.
Boat Prep Area is a boat launch on Cochiti Lake in Cochiti Lake, Sandoval County, New Mexico. This page shows sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 3 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
Related: boat ramp near Cochiti Lake • public launch in Sandoval County • fishing access on Cochiti Lake • New Mexico boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Boat Prep Area
What water does Boat Prep Area access?
Boat Prep Area provides boat launch access to Cochiti Lake in Cochiti Lake, New Mexico.
How do I get to Boat Prep Area?
Boat Prep Area is located at coordinates 35.639224, -106.324410 in Cochiti Lake, New Mexico. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
Boaters have 3 other launch options within 0.7 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.