Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 7:46 PM
- Tide
- 0.489 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 7 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 9440357 — TEMCO Kalama Terminal · 4.4 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — September 3
local timeLast Quarter (56% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Hand
| Location | Washington |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Kress Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 46.044142, -122.798265 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Cowlitz |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Hand is a public boat launch providing access to Kress Lake in Washington at coordinates 46.04414, -122.79827. Data published by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WA WDFW).
Hand is a public boat launch on Kress Lake in Cowlitz County, Washington. 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 current NOAA tide readings, 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 Hand
Is Hand free to use?
Yes, Hand is a public boat launch with free access in Washington.
What water does Hand access?
Hand provides boat launch access to Kress Lake in Washington.
How do I get to Hand?
Hand is located at coordinates 46.044142, -122.798265 in Washington. 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 2.5 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.