Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:27 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 — August 17
local timeWaxing Crescent (23% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Castner's Crossing
| Location | Shell Creek township, Nebraska |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Lake Babcock |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 41.494142, -97.386339 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Platte |
Castner's Crossing is a public boat launch providing access to Lake Babcock in Shell Creek township, Nebraska at coordinates 41.49414, -97.38634. Data published by Nebraska Game and Parks Commission (NE GPC).
Castner's Crossing is a public boat launch on Lake Babcock in Shell Creek township, Platte County, Nebraska. 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 2 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
Related: boat ramp near Shell Creek township • public launch in Platte • fishing access on Lake Babcock • Nebraska boat launch
Explore more boat launches across Nebraska
Buying or selling a boat?
Decode any boat's HIN free, or run a full $9.99 history report before you buy.
Frequently Asked Questions About Castner's Crossing
Is Castner's Crossing free to use?
Yes, Castner's Crossing is a public boat launch with free access in Shell Creek township, Nebraska.
What water does Castner's Crossing access?
Castner's Crossing provides boat launch access to Lake Babcock in Shell Creek township, Nebraska.
How do I get to Castner's Crossing?
Castner's Crossing is located at coordinates 41.494142, -97.386339 in Shell Creek township, Nebraska. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
Get Directions
Navigate directly to this boat launch using your preferred mapping service:
Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
2 additional boat launches are located within 6.6 mi of Castner's Crossing, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.