Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 7:59 PM
- Water level
- 1.51 ft
- Tide
- 2.854 ft now
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Tide Conditions
Updated 5 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 8413320 — Bar Harbor · 0.1 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Frenchman Bay
Updated 1 hr agoSource: USGS station 01022840 — Otter Creek near Bar Harbor, Maine · 7.4 mi from Frenchman Bay
Launch Light & Moon — July 31
local timeWaning Gibbous (96% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Frenchman Bay Boat Ramp
| Location | Bar Harbor, Maine |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Frenchman Bay |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 44.391373, -68.203978 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Hancock County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Frenchman Bay Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Frenchman Bay in Bar Harbor, Maine at coordinates 44.39137, -68.20398. Data published by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (ME IFW).
Frenchman Bay Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Frenchman Bay in Bar Harbor, Hancock County, Maine. 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 current NOAA tide readings, 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 Bar Harbor • public launch in Hancock County • fishing access on Frenchman Bay • Maine boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Frenchman Bay Boat Ramp
Is Frenchman Bay Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Frenchman Bay Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Bar Harbor, Maine.
What water does Frenchman Bay Boat Ramp access?
Frenchman Bay Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Frenchman Bay in Bar Harbor, Maine.
How do I get to Frenchman Bay Boat Ramp?
Frenchman Bay Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 44.391373, -68.203978 in Bar Harbor, Maine. 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 5.9 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.