Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:30 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 (46% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Grafton
| Location | Elsah, Illinois |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Long Lake |
| Access Type | Public |
| Coordinates | 38.967921, -90.434523 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Jersey County |
Grafton is a boat launch providing access to Long Lake in Elsah, Illinois at coordinates 38.96792, -90.43452.
Grafton is a boat launch on Long Lake in Elsah, Jersey County, Illinois. 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.
Related: boat ramp near Elsah • public launch in Jersey County • fishing access on Long Lake • Illinois boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Grafton
What water does Grafton access?
Grafton provides boat launch access to Long Lake in Elsah, Illinois.
How do I get to Grafton?
Grafton is located at coordinates 38.967921, -90.434523 in Elsah, Illinois. 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 4.1 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.