Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:30 PM
- Water level
- 9.18 ft
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Water Conditions on Beck Lake
Updated 30 min agoSource: USGS station 05529000 — DES PLAINES RIVER NEAR DES PLAINES, IL · 0.7 mi from Beck Lake
Launch Light & Moon — June 21
local timeFirst Quarter (41% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Dam No. 2 Woods Canoe Landing
| Location | Wheeling Township, Illinois |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Beck Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 42.082898, -87.890627 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Cook County |
Dam No. 2 Woods Canoe Landing is a public boat launch providing access to Beck Lake in Wheeling Township, Illinois at coordinates 42.08290, -87.89063.
Dam No. 2 Woods Canoe Landing is a public boat launch on Beck Lake in Wheeling Township, Cook 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 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 Wheeling Township • public launch in Cook County • fishing access on Beck Lake • Illinois boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dam No. 2 Woods Canoe Landing
Is Dam No. 2 Woods Canoe Landing free to use?
Yes, Dam No. 2 Woods Canoe Landing is a public boat launch with free access in Wheeling Township, Illinois.
What water does Dam No. 2 Woods Canoe Landing access?
Dam No. 2 Woods Canoe Landing provides boat launch access to Beck Lake in Wheeling Township, Illinois.
How do I get to Dam No. 2 Woods Canoe Landing?
Dam No. 2 Woods Canoe Landing is located at coordinates 42.082898, -87.890627 in Wheeling Township, 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
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 3.2 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.