Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — Heat Advisory in effect.
- Advisory
- Heat Advisory
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:07 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 — June 22
local timeFirst Quarter (47% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Canal Bank
| Location | Maurepas, Louisiana |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Gum Swamp |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 30.250813, -90.773832 |
| Hours | Check on site |
Canal Bank is a public boat launch providing access to Gum Swamp in Maurepas, Louisiana at coordinates 30.25081, -90.77383. Data published by Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LA LDWF).
Canal Bank is a public boat launch on Gum Swamp in Maurepas, 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 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 Canal Bank
Is Canal Bank free to use?
Yes, Canal Bank is a public boat launch with free access in Maurepas, Louisiana.
What water does Canal Bank access?
Canal Bank provides boat launch access to Gum Swamp in Maurepas, Louisiana.
How do I get to Canal Bank?
Canal Bank is located at coordinates 30.250813, -90.773832 in Maurepas, 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 Canal Bank includes 6 other public boat ramps within 6.1 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.