Butler Tract Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:28 PM)
- Tide
- 1.493 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 4 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 8638610 — Sewells Point · 14.5 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — June 23
local timeFirst Quarter (56% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Butler Tract Boat Ramp
| Location | Suffolk, Virginia |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Crane Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.6/5 (13 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 36.866062, -76.572517 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Suffolk |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Butler Tract Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Crane Lake in Suffolk, Virginia at coordinates 36.86606, -76.57252. Data published by Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (VA DWR). Rated 4.6/5 based on 13 Google reviews.
Butler Tract Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Crane Lake in Suffolk, Suffolk County, Virginia. 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 Butler Tract Boat Ramp
Is Butler Tract Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Butler Tract Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Suffolk, Virginia.
How is Butler Tract Boat Ramp rated?
Butler Tract Boat Ramp has a 4.6 out of 5 rating based on 13 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Butler Tract Boat Ramp access?
Butler Tract Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Crane Lake in Suffolk, Virginia.
How do I get to Butler Tract Boat Ramp?
Butler Tract Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 36.866062, -76.572517 in Suffolk, Virginia. 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 Butler Tract Boat Ramp includes 6 other public boat ramps within 3.4 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.