Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:37 PM)
- Water level
- 9.87 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 Des Moines River
Updated 33 min agoSource: USGS station 05475350 — DES MOINES RIVER ABOVE WINDOM, MN · 10 mi from Des Moines River
Launch Light & Moon — July 31
local timeWaning Gibbous (93% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Des Moines River Boat Ramp
| Location | Otho Township, Iowa |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Des Moines River |
| Access Type | Public |
| Coordinates | 42.389900, -94.078764 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Webster County |
Des Moines River Boat Ramp is a boat launch providing access to Des Moines River in Otho Township, Iowa at coordinates 42.38990, -94.07876.
Des Moines River Boat Ramp is a boat launch on Des Moines River in Otho Township, Webster County, Iowa. 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 Otho Township • public launch in Webster County • fishing access on Des Moines River • Iowa boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Des Moines River Boat Ramp
What water does Des Moines River Boat Ramp access?
Des Moines River Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Des Moines River in Otho Township, Iowa.
How do I get to Des Moines River Boat Ramp?
Des Moines River Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 42.389900, -94.078764 in Otho Township, Iowa. 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 Des Moines River Boat Ramp includes 6 other public boat ramps within 8.8 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.