Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:35 PM — under 2h
- Water level
- 9.89 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 Cherokee Marsh
Updated 58 min agoSource: USGS station 05427850 — YAHARA RIVER AT STATE HIGHWAY 113 AT MADISON, WI · 0.6 mi from Cherokee Marsh
Launch Light & Moon — July 15
local timeNew Moon (2% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Cherokee Marsh Carry-in Access
| Location | CITY OF MADISON, Wisconsin |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Cherokee Marsh |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 43.152553, -89.400839 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Dane |
Cherokee Marsh Carry-in Access is a public boat launch providing access to Cherokee Marsh in CITY OF MADISON, Wisconsin at coordinates 43.15255, -89.40084. Data published by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WI DNR).
Cherokee Marsh Carry-in Access is a public boat launch on Cherokee Marsh in CITY OF MADISON, Dane County, Wisconsin. 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. Facility details on record include ramp surface: Gravel, launch type: Carry-In, ada accessible: No. 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 CITY OF MADISON • public launch in Dane • fishing access on Cherokee Marsh • Wisconsin boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Gravel |
|---|---|
| Launch Type | Carry-In |
| ADA Accessible | No |
| Managed By | State(DNR) |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cherokee Marsh Carry-in Access
Is Cherokee Marsh Carry-in Access free to use?
Yes, Cherokee Marsh Carry-in Access is a public boat launch with free access in CITY OF MADISON, Wisconsin.
What water does Cherokee Marsh Carry-in Access access?
Cherokee Marsh Carry-in Access provides boat launch access to Cherokee Marsh in CITY OF MADISON, Wisconsin.
How do I get to Cherokee Marsh Carry-in Access?
Cherokee Marsh Carry-in Access is located at coordinates 43.152553, -89.400839 in CITY OF MADISON, Wisconsin. 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 Cherokee Marsh Carry-in Access includes 6 other public boat ramps within 2.3 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.