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Launch Conditions

Good to launch

Conditions look good for launching.

Advisories
None active
Daylight
Sunset 8:36 PM
Water temp
78°F
Water level
2.99 ft
Tide
1.45 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 ago
Current Tide
1.45ft
above MLLW
Next High Tide
1.87ft
Tue, 11:27 PM UTC
Next Low Tide
0.48ft
Wed, 6:00 AM UTC

Source: NOAA CO-OPS station 8635027Dahlgren · 22.6 mi from this ramp

Live Water Conditions on Rappahannock River

Updated 1 hr ago
Gage Height
2.99ft
Streamflow
69.70cfs
Water Temp
78°F

Source: USGS station 01674500MATTAPONI RIVER NEAR BEULAHVILLE, VA · 12.4 mi from Rappahannock River

Launch Light & Moon — June 23

local time
First Light
5:15 AM
Sunrise
5:46 AM
Sunset
8:36 PM
Last Light
9:08 PM

First Quarter (62% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.

Location

Quick Facts: City Docks Boat Ramp

Quick facts about City Docks Boat Ramp
LocationFredericksburg, Virginia
WaterbodyRappahannock River
Access TypePublic - Free
Rating4.5/5 (178 reviews)
Coordinates38.296364, -77.453345
HoursCheck on site
CountyFredericksburg
TidalYes - check tide charts before launching

City Docks Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Rappahannock River in Fredericksburg, Virginia at coordinates 38.29636, -77.45335. Data published by Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (VA DWR). Rated 4.5/5 based on 178 Google reviews.

City Docks Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Rappahannock River in Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg County, Virginia. 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 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 Fredericksburg • public launch in Fredericksburg • fishing access on Rappahannock River • Virginia boat launch

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Frequently Asked Questions About City Docks Boat Ramp

Is City Docks Boat Ramp free to use?

Yes, City Docks Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

How is City Docks Boat Ramp rated?

City Docks Boat Ramp has a 4.5 out of 5 rating based on 178 Google reviews from boaters.

What water does City Docks Boat Ramp access?

City Docks Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Rappahannock River in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

How do I get to City Docks Boat Ramp?

City Docks Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 38.296364, -77.453345 in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.

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