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Launch Conditions

Use caution

Launch with caution — limited daylight.

Advisories
None active
Daylight
Sunset 8:21 PM — under 2h
Tide
4.81 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 ago
Current Tide
4.81ft
above MLLW
Next High Tide
3.94ft
Fri, 5:40 AM UTC
Next Low Tide
1.03ft
Thu, 11:44 PM UTC

Source: NOAA CO-OPS station 8555889Brandywine Shoal Light · 16.1 mi from this ramp

Launch Light & Moon — July 23

local time
First Light
5:23 AM
Sunrise
5:54 AM
Sunset
8:21 PM
Last Light
8:52 PM

First Quarter (69% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.

Location

Quick Facts: Bowers Beach Boat Ramp

Quick facts about Bowers Beach Boat Ramp
LocationFrederica, Delaware
WaterbodyMurderkill River
Access TypePublic - Free
Rating4.2/5 (88 reviews)
Coordinates39.058545, -75.397655
HoursCheck on site
CountyKent
TidalYes - check tide charts before launching

Bowers Beach Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Murderkill River in Frederica, Delaware at coordinates 39.05854, -75.39765. Rated 4.2/5 based on 88 Google reviews.

Bowers Beach Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Murderkill River in Frederica, Kent County, Delaware. 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.

Related: boat ramp near Frederica • public launch in Kent • fishing access on Murderkill River • Delaware boat launch

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bowers Beach Boat Ramp

Is Bowers Beach Boat Ramp free to use?

Yes, Bowers Beach Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Frederica, Delaware.

How is Bowers Beach Boat Ramp rated?

Bowers Beach Boat Ramp has a 4.2 out of 5 rating based on 88 Google reviews from boaters.

What water does Bowers Beach Boat Ramp access?

Bowers Beach Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Murderkill River in Frederica, Delaware.

How do I get to Bowers Beach Boat Ramp?

Bowers Beach Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 39.058545, -75.397655 in Frederica, Delaware. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.

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