Gales Ferry Launching Ramp
Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:21 PM
- Tide
- 1.78 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 4 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 8461490 — New London · 4.1 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — July 14
local timeNew Moon (0% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Gales Ferry Launching Ramp
| Location | Ledyard, Connecticut |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Clark Cove |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 41.430647, -72.093686 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Gales Ferry Launching Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Clark Cove in Ledyard, Connecticut at coordinates 41.43065, -72.09369.
Gales Ferry Launching Ramp is a public boat launch on Clark Cove in Ledyard, Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region County, Connecticut. 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, 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 Gales Ferry Launching Ramp
Is Gales Ferry Launching Ramp free to use?
Yes, Gales Ferry Launching Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Ledyard, Connecticut.
What water does Gales Ferry Launching Ramp access?
Gales Ferry Launching Ramp provides boat launch access to Clark Cove in Ledyard, Connecticut.
How do I get to Gales Ferry Launching Ramp?
Gales Ferry Launching Ramp is located at coordinates 41.430647, -72.093686 in Ledyard, Connecticut. 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 Gales Ferry Launching Ramp includes 6 other public boat ramps within 6.4 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.