Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:12 PM)
- Water temp
- 83°F
- Water level
- 18.84 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 Ellis Bay
Updated 37 min agoSource: USGS station 05587498 — Mississippi River Pool Lock and Dam 26 at Alton,IL · 2.3 mi from Ellis Bay
Launch Light & Moon — August 1
local timeWaning Gibbous (86% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Ellis Bay Access
| Location | West Alton, Missouri |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Ellis Bay |
| Access Type | Public |
| Coordinates | 38.868086, -90.175280 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Saint Charles County |
Ellis Bay Access is a boat launch providing access to Ellis Bay in West Alton, Missouri at coordinates 38.86809, -90.17528.
Ellis Bay Access is a boat launch on Ellis Bay in West Alton, Saint Charles County, Missouri. 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 West Alton • public launch in Saint Charles County • fishing access on Ellis Bay • Missouri boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ellis Bay Access
What water does Ellis Bay Access access?
Ellis Bay Access provides boat launch access to Ellis Bay in West Alton, Missouri.
How do I get to Ellis Bay Access?
Ellis Bay Access is located at coordinates 38.868086, -90.175280 in West Alton, Missouri. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 1.2 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.