Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:32 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 — August 2
local timeWaning Gibbous (86% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Hamlin Lake
| Location | Smethport Boro, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Hamlin Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 41.806725, -78.449058 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | McKean |
Hamlin Lake is a public boat launch providing access to Hamlin Lake in Smethport Boro, Pennsylvania at coordinates 41.80673, -78.44906. Data published by Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PA PFBC).
Hamlin Lake is a public boat launch on Hamlin Lake in Smethport Boro, McKean County, Pennsylvania. 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 2 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hamlin Lake
Is Hamlin Lake free to use?
Yes, Hamlin Lake is a public boat launch with free access in Smethport Boro, Pennsylvania.
What water does Hamlin Lake access?
Hamlin Lake provides boat launch access to Hamlin Lake in Smethport Boro, Pennsylvania.
How do I get to Hamlin Lake?
Hamlin Lake is located at coordinates 41.806725, -78.449058 in Smethport Boro, 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 Hamlin Lake includes 2 other public boat ramps within 15.0 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.