Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:31 PM
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Launch Light & Moon — June 21
local timeFirst Quarter (42% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Captain Daniel Wright Woods Canoe Launch
| Location | Mettawa, Illinois |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Des Plaines River |
| Access Type | Public |
| Coordinates | 42.239635, -87.939572 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Lake County |
Captain Daniel Wright Woods Canoe Launch is a boat launch providing access to Des Plaines River in Mettawa, Illinois at coordinates 42.23964, -87.93957.
Captain Daniel Wright Woods Canoe Launch is a boat launch on Des Plaines River in Mettawa, Lake County, Illinois. 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.
Related: boat ramp near Mettawa • public launch in Lake County • fishing access on Des Plaines River • Illinois boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Captain Daniel Wright Woods Canoe Launch
What water does Captain Daniel Wright Woods Canoe Launch access?
Captain Daniel Wright Woods Canoe Launch provides boat launch access to Des Plaines River in Mettawa, Illinois.
How do I get to Captain Daniel Wright Woods Canoe Launch?
Captain Daniel Wright Woods Canoe Launch is located at coordinates 42.239635, -87.939572 in Mettawa, 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
6 additional boat launches are located within 3.5 mi of Captain Daniel Wright Woods Canoe Launch, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.