Hancock Bend Boat Launch
Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:12 PM
- Water temp
- 72°F
- Water level
- 2.96 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 Crooked Creek Lake
Updated 58 min agoSource: USGS station 03039000 — Crooked Creek at Crooked Creek Dam near Ford City · 1.1 mi from Crooked Creek Lake
Launch Light & Moon — August 18
local timeWaxing Crescent (28% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Hancock Bend Boat Launch
| Location | Bethel Township, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Crooked Creek Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.3/5 (92 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 40.704482, -79.518085 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Armstrong County |
| Phone | (724) 763-3161 |
Hancock Bend Boat Launch is a public boat launch providing access to Crooked Creek Lake in Bethel Township, Pennsylvania at coordinates 40.70448, -79.51809. Rated 4.3/5 based on 92 Google reviews.
Hancock Bend Boat Launch is a public boat launch on Crooked Creek Lake in Bethel Township, Armstrong 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 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 Hancock Bend Boat Launch
Is Hancock Bend Boat Launch free to use?
Yes, Hancock Bend Boat Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Bethel Township, Pennsylvania.
How is Hancock Bend Boat Launch rated?
Hancock Bend Boat Launch has a 4.3 out of 5 rating based on 92 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Hancock Bend Boat Launch access?
Hancock Bend Boat Launch provides boat launch access to Crooked Creek Lake in Bethel Township, Pennsylvania.
How do I get to Hancock Bend Boat Launch?
Hancock Bend Boat Launch is located at coordinates 40.704482, -79.518085 in Bethel Township, 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
6 additional boat launches are located within 7.3 mi of Hancock Bend Boat Launch, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.