Canvasback Cove Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:22 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 — July 25
local timeWaxing Gibbous (82% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Canvasback Cove
| Location | Shabbona Township, Illinois |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Shabbona Lake |
| Access Type | Public |
| Rating | 4.6/5 (48 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 41.751902, -88.866261 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | DeKalb County |
Canvasback Cove is a boat launch providing access to Shabbona Lake in Shabbona Township, Illinois at coordinates 41.75190, -88.86626. Rated 4.6/5 based on 48 Google reviews.
Canvasback Cove is a boat launch on Shabbona Lake in Shabbona Township, DeKalb County, Illinois. This page shows sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There is 1 other mapped boat ramp within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Canvasback Cove
How is Canvasback Cove rated?
Canvasback Cove has a 4.6 out of 5 rating based on 48 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Canvasback Cove access?
Canvasback Cove provides boat launch access to Shabbona Lake in Shabbona Township, Illinois.
How do I get to Canvasback Cove?
Canvasback Cove is located at coordinates 41.751902, -88.866261 in Shabbona Township, Illinois. 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 Canvasback Cove includes 1 other public boat ramps within 0.4 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.