Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (7:31 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 — September 18
local timeFirst Quarter (48% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Cotton Tail
| Location | Martell, Nebraska |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Salt Creek Reservoir 17-A |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 40.645472, -96.764214 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Lancaster |
Cotton Tail is a public boat launch providing access to Salt Creek Reservoir 17-A in Martell, Nebraska at coordinates 40.64547, -96.76421. Data published by Nebraska Game and Parks Commission (NE GPC).
Cotton Tail is a public boat launch on Salt Creek Reservoir 17-A in Martell, Lancaster 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 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cotton Tail
Is Cotton Tail free to use?
Yes, Cotton Tail is a public boat launch with free access in Martell, Nebraska.
What water does Cotton Tail access?
Cotton Tail provides boat launch access to Salt Creek Reservoir 17-A in Martell, Nebraska.
How do I get to Cotton Tail?
Cotton Tail is located at coordinates 40.645472, -96.764214 in Martell, Nebraska. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 5.9 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.