Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:38 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 25
local timeWaxing Gibbous (77% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Erie Boat Launch
| Location | Portland township, Illinois |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Hadaway Slough |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 41.638540, -90.066510 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Whiteside County |
Erie Boat Launch is a public boat launch providing access to Hadaway Slough in Portland township, Illinois at coordinates 41.63854, -90.06651.
Erie Boat Launch is a public boat launch on Hadaway Slough in Portland township, Whiteside County, Illinois. 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 Erie Boat Launch
Is Erie Boat Launch free to use?
Yes, Erie Boat Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Portland township, Illinois.
What water does Erie Boat Launch access?
Erie Boat Launch provides boat launch access to Hadaway Slough in Portland township, Illinois.
How do I get to Erie Boat Launch?
Erie Boat Launch is located at coordinates 41.638540, -90.066510 in Portland township, Illinois. 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 Erie Boat Launch includes 6 other public boat ramps within 13.7 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.