Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:39 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: Dewey Lake
| Location | Prestonsburg, Kentucky |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Dewey Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 37.701947, -82.738934 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Floyd County |
Dewey Lake is a public boat launch providing access to Dewey Lake in Prestonsburg, Kentucky at coordinates 37.70195, -82.73893. Data published by Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KY KDFWR).
Dewey Lake is a public boat launch on Dewey Lake in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky. 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 5 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dewey Lake
Is Dewey Lake free to use?
Yes, Dewey Lake is a public boat launch with free access in Prestonsburg, Kentucky.
What water does Dewey Lake access?
Dewey Lake provides boat launch access to Dewey Lake in Prestonsburg, Kentucky.
How do I get to Dewey Lake?
Dewey Lake is located at coordinates 37.701947, -82.738934 in Prestonsburg, Kentucky. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
5 additional boat launches are located within 12.4 mi of Dewey Lake, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.