Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — Heat Advisory in effect.
- Advisory
- Heat Advisory
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:21 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 — July 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (80% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Cockrell Hollow
| Location | Illinois |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | George Bain Slough |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 39.032560, -90.676423 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Calhoun County |
Cockrell Hollow is a public boat launch providing access to George Bain Slough in Illinois at coordinates 39.03256, -90.67642.
Cockrell Hollow is a public boat launch on George Bain Slough in Calhoun County, Illinois. 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 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
Related: boat launch in Calhoun County • fishing access on George Bain Slough • Illinois boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cockrell Hollow
Is Cockrell Hollow free to use?
Yes, Cockrell Hollow is a public boat launch with free access in Illinois.
What water does Cockrell Hollow access?
Cockrell Hollow provides boat launch access to George Bain Slough in Illinois.
How do I get to Cockrell Hollow?
Cockrell Hollow is located at coordinates 39.032560, -90.676423 in 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 2.6 mi of Cockrell Hollow, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.