Crane Lake Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Not advisedLaunch not advised right now — Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect.
- Advisory
- Severe Thunderstorm Watch
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:29 PM
- Tide
- 1.289 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 5 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 8638610 — Sewells Point · 14.6 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — June 23
local timeFirst Quarter (61% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Crane Lake Boat Ramp
| Location | Suffolk, Virginia |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Butler Tract Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.4/5 (16 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 36.869312, -76.575653 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Suffolk |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Crane Lake Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Butler Tract Lake in Suffolk, Virginia at coordinates 36.86931, -76.57565. Data published by Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (VA DWR). Rated 4.4/5 based on 16 Google reviews.
Crane Lake Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Butler Tract Lake in Suffolk, Suffolk 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, 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 Crane Lake Boat Ramp
Is Crane Lake Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Crane Lake Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Suffolk, Virginia.
How is Crane Lake Boat Ramp rated?
Crane Lake Boat Ramp has a 4.4 out of 5 rating based on 16 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Crane Lake Boat Ramp access?
Crane Lake Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Butler Tract Lake in Suffolk, Virginia.
How do I get to Crane Lake Boat Ramp?
Crane Lake Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 36.869312, -76.575653 in Suffolk, Virginia. 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 3.4 mi of Crane Lake Boat Ramp, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.