Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:06 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 — July 3
local timeWaning Gibbous (89% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Flatwater Landing
| Location | Columbus township, Nebraska |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Barnum Creek |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 41.399430, -97.367890 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Platte |
Flatwater Landing is a public boat launch providing access to Barnum Creek in Columbus township, Nebraska at coordinates 41.39943, -97.36789. Data published by Nebraska Game and Parks Commission (NE GPC).
Flatwater Landing is a public boat launch on Barnum Creek in Columbus township, Platte County, Nebraska. 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 2 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Flatwater Landing
Is Flatwater Landing free to use?
Yes, Flatwater Landing is a public boat launch with free access in Columbus township, Nebraska.
What water does Flatwater Landing access?
Flatwater Landing provides boat launch access to Barnum Creek in Columbus township, Nebraska.
How do I get to Flatwater Landing?
Flatwater Landing is located at coordinates 41.399430, -97.367890 in Columbus township, Nebraska. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
2 additional boat launches are located within 6.7 mi of Flatwater Landing, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.