Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:25 PM
- Water temp
- 67°F
- Water level
- 0.23 ft
- Tide
- 5.349 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 8454000 — Providence · 20.8 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Bowdish Reservoir
Updated 57 min agoSource: USGS station 011151843 — PONAGANSET RIVER AT RSVR OUTLET AT GLOCESTER, RI · 2.1 mi from Bowdish Reservoir
Launch Light & Moon — June 21
local timeFirst Quarter (41% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Bowdish Reservoir Boat Launch
| Location | Glocester, Rhode Island |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Bowdish Reservoir |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 41.921751, -71.773903 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Bowdish Reservoir Boat Launch is a public boat launch providing access to Bowdish Reservoir in Glocester, Rhode Island at coordinates 41.92175, -71.77390.
Bowdish Reservoir Boat Launch is a public boat launch on Bowdish Reservoir in Glocester, Rhode Island. 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 Bowdish Reservoir Boat Launch
Is Bowdish Reservoir Boat Launch free to use?
Yes, Bowdish Reservoir Boat Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Glocester, Rhode Island.
What water does Bowdish Reservoir Boat Launch access?
Bowdish Reservoir Boat Launch provides boat launch access to Bowdish Reservoir in Glocester, Rhode Island.
How do I get to Bowdish Reservoir Boat Launch?
Bowdish Reservoir Boat Launch is located at coordinates 41.921751, -71.773903 in Glocester, Rhode Island. 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 6 other launch options within 4.1 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.