VGQJ+5V Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:24 PM
- Tide
- 1.97 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 5 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 8779770 — Port Isabel · 19.7 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — July 13
local timeNew Moon (2% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: VGQJ+5V Boat Ramp
| Location | Brownsville, Texas |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Rio Grande |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 5.0/5 (4 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 25.887969, -97.467807 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Cameron County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
VGQJ+5V Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Rio Grande in Brownsville, Texas at coordinates 25.88797, -97.46781. Rated 5.0/5 based on 4 Google reviews.
VGQJ+5V Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Rio Grande in Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas. 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 5 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About VGQJ+5V Boat Ramp
Is VGQJ+5V Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, VGQJ+5V Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Brownsville, Texas.
How is VGQJ+5V Boat Ramp rated?
VGQJ+5V Boat Ramp has a 5.0 out of 5 rating based on 4 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does VGQJ+5V Boat Ramp access?
VGQJ+5V Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Rio Grande in Brownsville, Texas.
How do I get to VGQJ+5V Boat Ramp?
VGQJ+5V Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 25.887969, -97.467807 in Brownsville, Texas. 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 VGQJ+5V Boat Ramp includes 5 other public boat ramps within 13.2 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.