Launch Conditions
Not advisedLaunch not advised right now — Extreme Heat Warning in effect.
- Advisory
- Extreme Heat Warning
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:53 PM
- Water level
- 5.5 ft
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Water Conditions on Gates Lake
Updated 41 min agoSource: USGS station 05359500 — SOUTH FORK FLAMBEAU RIVER NEAR PHILLIPS, WI · 19 mi from Gates Lake
Launch Light & Moon — July 11
local timeWaning Crescent (9% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: GATES LAKE ACCESS
| Location | TOWN OF SHANAGOLDEN, Wisconsin |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Gates Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 46.098097, -90.689973 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Ashland |
GATES LAKE ACCESS is a public boat launch providing access to Gates Lake in TOWN OF SHANAGOLDEN, Wisconsin at coordinates 46.09810, -90.68997. Data published by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WI DNR).
GATES LAKE ACCESS is a public boat launch on Gates Lake in TOWN OF SHANAGOLDEN, Ashland County, Wisconsin. 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. Facility details on record include ramp surface: Gravel, launch type: Ramp, ada accessible: No. This page shows 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 TOWN OF SHANAGOLDEN • public launch in Ashland • fishing access on Gates Lake • Wisconsin boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Gravel |
|---|---|
| Launch Type | Ramp |
| ADA Accessible | No |
| Managed By | Federal |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About GATES LAKE ACCESS
Is GATES LAKE ACCESS free to use?
Yes, GATES LAKE ACCESS is a public boat launch with free access in TOWN OF SHANAGOLDEN, Wisconsin.
What water does GATES LAKE ACCESS access?
GATES LAKE ACCESS provides boat launch access to Gates Lake in TOWN OF SHANAGOLDEN, Wisconsin.
How do I get to GATES LAKE ACCESS?
GATES LAKE ACCESS is located at coordinates 46.098097, -90.689973 in TOWN OF SHANAGOLDEN, Wisconsin. 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 GATES LAKE ACCESS includes 6 other public boat ramps within 8.0 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.