Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:17 PM)
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Launch Light & Moon — June 22
local timeFirst Quarter (48% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Gibson Lake Recreation Area
| Location | E Mt Carmel, Indiana |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Gibson Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 38.349355, -87.731769 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | 26 |
Gibson Lake Recreation Area is a public boat launch providing access to Gibson Lake in E Mt Carmel, Indiana at coordinates 38.34936, -87.73177. Data published by Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IN DNR).
Gibson Lake Recreation Area is a public boat launch on Gibson Lake in E Mt Carmel, 26 County, Indiana. 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 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 Gibson Lake Recreation Area
Is Gibson Lake Recreation Area free to use?
Yes, Gibson Lake Recreation Area is a public boat launch with free access in E Mt Carmel, Indiana.
What water does Gibson Lake Recreation Area access?
Gibson Lake Recreation Area provides boat launch access to Gibson Lake in E Mt Carmel, Indiana.
How do I get to Gibson Lake Recreation Area?
Gibson Lake Recreation Area is located at coordinates 38.349355, -87.731769 in E Mt Carmel, Indiana. 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 Gibson Lake Recreation Area includes 6 other public boat ramps within 5.6 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.