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Launch Conditions

Use caution

Launch with caution — limited daylight.

Advisories
None active
Daylight
Past sunset (8:31 PM)
Water level
2.99 ft

Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.

Live Water Conditions on Lake Charles

Updated 1 hr ago
Gage Height
2.99ft
Streamflow
3990.0cfs

Source: USGS station 07072500Black River at Black Rock, AR · 3.8 mi from Lake Charles

Launch Light & Moon — June 22

local time
First Light
4:40 AM
Sunrise
5:15 AM
Sunset
8:31 PM
Last Light
9:06 PM

First Quarter (48% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.

Location

Quick Facts: Canoe/Kayak ramp

Quick facts about Canoe/Kayak ramp
LocationVernon Hills, Illinois
WaterbodyLake Charles
Access TypePublic - Free
Coordinates42.246925, -87.962346
HoursCheck on site
CountyLake County

Canoe/Kayak ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Lake Charles in Vernon Hills, Illinois at coordinates 42.24693, -87.96235.

Canoe/Kayak ramp is a public boat launch on Lake Charles in Vernon Hills, Lake County, Illinois. 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 live USGS water level and temperature, 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 Vernon Hills • public launch in Lake County • fishing access on Lake Charles • Illinois boat launch

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Frequently Asked Questions About Canoe/Kayak ramp

Is Canoe/Kayak ramp free to use?

Yes, Canoe/Kayak ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Vernon Hills, Illinois.

What water does Canoe/Kayak ramp access?

Canoe/Kayak ramp provides boat launch access to Lake Charles in Vernon Hills, Illinois.

How do I get to Canoe/Kayak ramp?

Canoe/Kayak ramp is located at coordinates 42.246925, -87.962346 in Vernon Hills, Illinois. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.

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