Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:32 PM — under 2h
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Launch Light & Moon — August 17
local timeWaxing Crescent (23% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Bufflehead WMA
| Location | Nebraska |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Middle Channel Platte River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 40.670885, -99.017906 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Buffalo |
Bufflehead WMA is a public boat launch providing access to Middle Channel Platte River in Nebraska at coordinates 40.67088, -99.01791. Data published by Nebraska Game and Parks Commission (NE GPC).
Bufflehead WMA is a public boat launch on Middle Channel Platte River in Buffalo County, Nebraska. 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 Bufflehead WMA
Is Bufflehead WMA free to use?
Yes, Bufflehead WMA is a public boat launch with free access in Nebraska.
What water does Bufflehead WMA access?
Bufflehead WMA provides boat launch access to Middle Channel Platte River in Nebraska.
How do I get to Bufflehead WMA?
Bufflehead WMA is located at coordinates 40.670885, -99.017906 in Nebraska. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
6 additional boat launches are located within 7.2 mi of Bufflehead WMA, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.