Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:49 PM
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Launch Light & Moon — July 20
local timeFirst Quarter (33% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Erie Canal/Tonawanda Creek (Launch 40)
| Location | Town of Amherst, New York |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Erie Canal/Tonawanda Creek |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 43.064567, -78.801666 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Erie |
Erie Canal/Tonawanda Creek (Launch 40) is a public boat launch providing access to Erie Canal/Tonawanda Creek in Town of Amherst, New York at coordinates 43.06457, -78.80167. Data published by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NY DEC).
Erie Canal/Tonawanda Creek (Launch 40) is a public boat launch on Erie Canal/Tonawanda Creek in Town of Amherst, Erie County, New York. 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. Facility details on record include ramp surface: Hard Surface Launch, managed by: Municipal. 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.
Related: boat ramp near Town of Amherst • public launch in Erie • fishing access on Erie Canal/Tonawanda Creek • New York boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Hard Surface Launch |
|---|---|
| Managed By | Municipal |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Erie Canal/Tonawanda Creek (Launch 40)
Is Erie Canal/Tonawanda Creek (Launch 40) free to use?
Yes, Erie Canal/Tonawanda Creek (Launch 40) is a public boat launch with free access in Town of Amherst, New York.
What water does Erie Canal/Tonawanda Creek (Launch 40) access?
Erie Canal/Tonawanda Creek (Launch 40) provides boat launch access to Erie Canal/Tonawanda Creek in Town of Amherst, New York.
How do I get to Erie Canal/Tonawanda Creek (Launch 40)?
Erie Canal/Tonawanda Creek (Launch 40) is located at coordinates 43.064567, -78.801666 in Town of Amherst, New York. 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 2.2 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.