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Launch Conditions

Use caution

Launch with caution — Tropical Cyclone Local Statement in effect.

Advisory
Tropical Cyclone Local Statement
Daylight
Past sunset (8:12 PM)
Water level
2.3 ft
Tide
1.486 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 ago
Current Tide
1.49ft
above MLLW
Next High Tide
1.52ft
Sat, 8:15 AM UTC
Next Low Tide
-0.06ft
Sat, 12:12 AM UTC

Source: NOAA CO-OPS station 8767816Lake Charles · 5.5 mi from this ramp

Live Water Conditions on Indian Bayou

Updated 34 min ago
Gage Height
2.30ft
Streamflow
3750.0cfs

Source: USGS station 02376033ESCAMBIA RIVER NR MOLINO, FLA. · 13.3 mi from Indian Bayou

Launch Light & Moon — July 24

local time
First Light
5:59 AM
Sunrise
6:25 AM
Sunset
8:12 PM
Last Light
8:39 PM

Waxing Gibbous (72% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.

Location

Quick Facts: Gahagan Boat Launch

Quick facts about Gahagan Boat Launch
LocationLouisiana
WaterbodyIndian Bayou
Access TypePublic - Free
Rating3.8/5 (20 reviews)
Coordinates30.299216, -93.250314
HoursCheck on site
CountyCalcasieu Parish
TidalYes - check tide charts before launching

Gahagan Boat Launch is a public boat launch providing access to Indian Bayou in Louisiana at coordinates 30.29922, -93.25031. Rated 3.8/5 based on 20 Google reviews.

Gahagan Boat Launch is a public boat launch on Indian Bayou in Calcasieu Parish County, Louisiana. 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 launch in Calcasieu Parish • fishing access on Indian Bayou • Louisiana boat launch

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gahagan Boat Launch

Is Gahagan Boat Launch free to use?

Yes, Gahagan Boat Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Louisiana.

How is Gahagan Boat Launch rated?

Gahagan Boat Launch has a 3.8 out of 5 rating based on 20 Google reviews from boaters.

What water does Gahagan Boat Launch access?

Gahagan Boat Launch provides boat launch access to Indian Bayou in Louisiana.

How do I get to Gahagan Boat Launch?

Gahagan Boat Launch is located at coordinates 30.299216, -93.250314 in Louisiana. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.

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