Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:22 PM)
- Water level
- 9.19 ft
- Tide
- 4.196 ft now
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Tide Conditions
Updated 4 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 8518962 — Turkey Point Hudson River NERRS · 17.0 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Chodikee Lake
Updated 19 min agoSource: USGS station 01367500 — RONDOUT CREEK AT ROSENDALE NY · 7.9 mi from Chodikee Lake
Launch Light & Moon — July 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (79% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Chodikee Lake (Launch 20)
| Location | Highland, New York |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Chodikee Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 41.770712, -73.988385 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Ulster |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Chodikee Lake (Launch 20) is a public boat launch providing access to Chodikee Lake in Highland, New York at coordinates 41.77071, -73.98838. Data published by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NY DEC).
Chodikee Lake (Launch 20) is a public boat launch on Chodikee Lake in Highland, Ulster County, New York. 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: Hand Launch, managed by: DEC. This page shows current NOAA tide readings, 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 Highland • public launch in Ulster • fishing access on Chodikee Lake • New York boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Hand Launch |
|---|---|
| Managed By | DEC |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chodikee Lake (Launch 20)
Is Chodikee Lake (Launch 20) free to use?
Yes, Chodikee Lake (Launch 20) is a public boat launch with free access in Highland, New York.
What water does Chodikee Lake (Launch 20) access?
Chodikee Lake (Launch 20) provides boat launch access to Chodikee Lake in Highland, New York.
How do I get to Chodikee Lake (Launch 20)?
Chodikee Lake (Launch 20) is located at coordinates 41.770712, -73.988385 in Highland, New York. 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 Chodikee Lake (Launch 20) includes 6 other public boat ramps within 4.3 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.