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Flood Watch in effect — conditions may be hazardous. Flood Watch issued June 19 at 12:16PM CDT until June 21 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE.Source: National Weather Service. Always check official forecasts before launching.

Launch Light & Moon — June 19

local time
First Light
5:22 AM
Sunrise
5:55 AM
Sunset
9:00 PM
Last Light
9:34 PM

Waxing Crescent (22% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.

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Quick Facts: Cotton Tail

Quick facts about Cotton Tail
LocationMartell, Nebraska
WaterbodySalt Creek Reservoir 17-A
Access TypePublic - Free
Coordinates40.645472, -96.764214
HoursCheck on site
CountyLancaster

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.

Related: boat ramp near Martell • public launch in Lancaster • fishing access on Salt Creek Reservoir 17-A • Nebraska boat launch

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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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