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Launch Conditions

Good to launch

Conditions 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 ago
Current Tide
1.78ft
above MLLW
Next High Tide
2.86ft
Wed, 10:34 AM UTC
Next Low Tide
-0.22ft
Wed, 4:55 AM UTC

Source: NOAA CO-OPS station 8461490New London · 4.1 mi from this ramp

Launch Light & Moon — July 14

local time
First Light
4:53 AM
Sunrise
5:26 AM
Sunset
8:21 PM
Last Light
8:54 PM

New 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

Quick facts about Gales Ferry Launching Ramp
LocationLedyard, Connecticut
WaterbodyClark Cove
Access TypePublic - Free
Coordinates41.430647, -72.093686
HoursCheck on site
CountySoutheastern Connecticut Planning Region
TidalYes - 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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