Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:17 PM)
- Water level
- 12.89 ft
- Tide
- 0.945 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 8771013 — Eagle Point, Galveston Bay · 8.0 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Dickinson Bayou
Updated 22 min agoSource: USGS station 08077640 — Dickinson Bayou at FM 517 nr Alvin, TX · 7.6 mi from Dickinson Bayou
Launch Light & Moon — July 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (79% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Dickinson Bayou
| Location | Dickinson, Texas |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Dickinson Bayou |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 29.456800, -95.047900 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Galveston County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Dickinson Bayou is a public boat launch providing access to Dickinson Bayou in Dickinson, Texas at coordinates 29.45680, -95.04790. Data published by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TX TPWD).
Dickinson Bayou is a public boat launch on Dickinson Bayou in Dickinson, Galveston County, Texas. 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, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dickinson Bayou
Is Dickinson Bayou free to use?
Yes, Dickinson Bayou is a public boat launch with free access in Dickinson, Texas.
What water does Dickinson Bayou access?
Dickinson Bayou provides boat launch access to Dickinson Bayou in Dickinson, Texas.
How do I get to Dickinson Bayou?
Dickinson Bayou is located at coordinates 29.456800, -95.047900 in Dickinson, Texas. 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 6.1 mi of Dickinson Bayou, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.