Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:31 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 — July 25
local timeWaxing Gibbous (82% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Buck Pond (Launch 20)
| Location | Onchiota, New York |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Lake Kushaqua |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 44.508376, -74.115690 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Franklin |
Buck Pond (Launch 20) is a public boat launch providing access to Lake Kushaqua in Onchiota, New York at coordinates 44.50838, -74.11569. Data published by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NY DEC).
Buck Pond (Launch 20) is a public boat launch on Lake Kushaqua in Onchiota, Franklin County, New York. 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. Facility details on record include ramp surface: Hard Surface Launch, managed by: DEC. 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.
Related: boat ramp near Onchiota • public launch in Franklin • fishing access on Lake Kushaqua • New York boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Hard Surface Launch |
|---|---|
| Managed By | DEC |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Buck Pond (Launch 20)
Is Buck Pond (Launch 20) free to use?
Yes, Buck Pond (Launch 20) is a public boat launch with free access in Onchiota, New York.
What water does Buck Pond (Launch 20) access?
Buck Pond (Launch 20) provides boat launch access to Lake Kushaqua in Onchiota, New York.
How do I get to Buck Pond (Launch 20)?
Buck Pond (Launch 20) is located at coordinates 44.508376, -74.115690 in Onchiota, New York. 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 Buck Pond (Launch 20) includes 6 other public boat ramps within 8.5 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.