Gillin Boathouse, Saint Joseph's University/St. Joseph's Preparatory School Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:32 PM)
- Water level
- 1.51 ft
- Tide
- 5.641 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 8545240 — Philadelphia · 5.0 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Schuylkill River
Updated 1 hr agoSource: USGS station 01472000 — Schuylkill River at Pottstown, PA · 3.7 mi from Schuylkill River
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: Gillin Boathouse, Saint Joseph's University/St. Joseph's Preparatory School
| Location | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Schuylkill River |
| Access Type | Public |
| Rating | 4.7/5 (140 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 39.992411, -75.195026 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Philadelphia County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Gillin Boathouse, Saint Joseph's University/St. Joseph's Preparatory School is a boat launch providing access to Schuylkill River in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at coordinates 39.99241, -75.19503. Rated 4.7/5 based on 140 Google reviews.
Gillin Boathouse, Saint Joseph's University/St. Joseph's Preparatory School is a boat launch on Schuylkill River in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gillin Boathouse, Saint Joseph's University/St. Joseph's Preparatory School
How is Gillin Boathouse, Saint Joseph's University/St. Joseph's Preparatory School rated?
Gillin Boathouse, Saint Joseph's University/St. Joseph's Preparatory School has a 4.7 out of 5 rating based on 140 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Gillin Boathouse, Saint Joseph's University/St. Joseph's Preparatory School access?
Gillin Boathouse, Saint Joseph's University/St. Joseph's Preparatory School provides boat launch access to Schuylkill River in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
How do I get to Gillin Boathouse, Saint Joseph's University/St. Joseph's Preparatory School?
Gillin Boathouse, Saint Joseph's University/St. Joseph's Preparatory School is located at coordinates 39.992411, -75.195026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 Gillin Boathouse, Saint Joseph's University/St. Joseph's Preparatory School includes 6 other public boat ramps within 4.9 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.