Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:54 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 — June 23
local timeFirst Quarter (65% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Dutch Fork Lake (West Side)
| Location | Donegal, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Dutch Fork Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 40.140728, -80.471203 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Washington |
Dutch Fork Lake (West Side) is a public boat launch providing access to Dutch Fork Lake in Donegal, Pennsylvania at coordinates 40.14073, -80.47120. Data published by Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PA PFBC).
Dutch Fork Lake (West Side) is a public boat launch on Dutch Fork Lake in Donegal, Washington County, Pennsylvania. 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 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dutch Fork Lake (West Side)
Is Dutch Fork Lake (West Side) free to use?
Yes, Dutch Fork Lake (West Side) is a public boat launch with free access in Donegal, Pennsylvania.
What water does Dutch Fork Lake (West Side) access?
Dutch Fork Lake (West Side) provides boat launch access to Dutch Fork Lake in Donegal, Pennsylvania.
How do I get to Dutch Fork Lake (West Side)?
Dutch Fork Lake (West Side) is located at coordinates 40.140728, -80.471203 in Donegal, Pennsylvania. 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 Dutch Fork Lake (West Side) includes 6 other public boat ramps within 11.4 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.