Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:23 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 — June 22
local timeFirst Quarter (54% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Branch Lake
| Location | Ellsworth city, Maine |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Branch Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 44.595640, -68.567200 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Hancock |
Branch Lake is a public boat launch providing access to Branch Lake in Ellsworth city, Maine at coordinates 44.59564, -68.56720. Data published by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (ME IFW).
Branch Lake is a public boat launch on Branch Lake in Ellsworth city, Hancock County, Maine. 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 Branch Lake
Is Branch Lake free to use?
Yes, Branch Lake is a public boat launch with free access in Ellsworth city, Maine.
What water does Branch Lake access?
Branch Lake provides boat launch access to Branch Lake in Ellsworth city, Maine.
How do I get to Branch Lake?
Branch Lake is located at coordinates 44.595640, -68.567200 in Ellsworth city, Maine. 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 Branch Lake includes 6 other public boat ramps within 6.1 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.