Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:23 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 — August 2
local timeWaning Gibbous (85% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Dawson Lake
| Location | Idaho |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Dawson Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 48.781066, -116.237762 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Bonner |
Dawson Lake is a public boat launch providing access to Dawson Lake in Idaho at coordinates 48.78107, -116.23776. Data published by Idaho Department of Fish and Game (ID IDFG).
Dawson Lake is a public boat launch on Dawson Lake in Bonner County, Idaho. 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 is 1 other mapped boat ramp within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dawson Lake
Is Dawson Lake free to use?
Yes, Dawson Lake is a public boat launch with free access in Idaho.
What water does Dawson Lake access?
Dawson Lake provides boat launch access to Dawson Lake in Idaho.
How do I get to Dawson Lake?
Dawson Lake is located at coordinates 48.781066, -116.237762 in Idaho. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
The area surrounding Dawson Lake includes 1 other public boat ramps within 6.8 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.