Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:36 PM)
- Water level
- 9.95 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 Cherokee Marsh
Updated 1 hr agoSource: USGS station 05427850 — YAHARA RIVER AT STATE HIGHWAY 113 AT MADISON, WI · 0.6 mi from Cherokee Marsh
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: Governors Island
| Location | CITY OF MADISON, Wisconsin |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Cherokee Marsh |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 43.127941, -89.402347 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Dane |
Governors Island is a public boat launch providing access to Cherokee Marsh in CITY OF MADISON, Wisconsin at coordinates 43.12794, -89.40235. Data published by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WI DNR).
Governors Island is a public boat launch on Cherokee Marsh in CITY OF MADISON, Dane 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: Unimproved, launch type: Carry-In, 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 CITY OF MADISON • public launch in Dane • fishing access on Cherokee Marsh • Wisconsin boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Unimproved |
|---|---|
| Launch Type | Carry-In |
| ADA Accessible | No |
| Managed By | State |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Governors Island
Is Governors Island free to use?
Yes, Governors Island is a public boat launch with free access in CITY OF MADISON, Wisconsin.
What water does Governors Island access?
Governors Island provides boat launch access to Cherokee Marsh in CITY OF MADISON, Wisconsin.
How do I get to Governors Island?
Governors Island is located at coordinates 43.127941, -89.402347 in CITY OF MADISON, 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
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 1.7 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.