Bucktown Marsh Boardwalk Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:03 PM)
- Tide
- 0.217 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 8761927 — New Canal Station · 1.0 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — July 14
local timeNew Moon (0% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Bucktown Marsh Boardwalk
| Location | Metairie, Louisiana |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Lake Pontchartrain |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.8/5 (111 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 30.021467, -90.127859 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Jefferson Parish |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Bucktown Marsh Boardwalk is a public boat launch providing access to Lake Pontchartrain in Metairie, Louisiana at coordinates 30.02147, -90.12786. Rated 4.8/5 based on 111 Google reviews.
Bucktown Marsh Boardwalk is a public boat launch on Lake Pontchartrain in Metairie, Jefferson Parish County, Louisiana. 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bucktown Marsh Boardwalk
Is Bucktown Marsh Boardwalk free to use?
Yes, Bucktown Marsh Boardwalk is a public boat launch with free access in Metairie, Louisiana.
How is Bucktown Marsh Boardwalk rated?
Bucktown Marsh Boardwalk has a 4.8 out of 5 rating based on 111 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Bucktown Marsh Boardwalk access?
Bucktown Marsh Boardwalk provides boat launch access to Lake Pontchartrain in Metairie, Louisiana.
How do I get to Bucktown Marsh Boardwalk?
Bucktown Marsh Boardwalk is located at coordinates 30.021467, -90.127859 in Metairie, Louisiana. 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 Bucktown Marsh Boardwalk includes 6 other public boat ramps within 8.3 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.