Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:03 PM)
- Tide
- 12.192 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 9446484 — Tacoma · 19.5 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — July 15
local timeNew Moon (1% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Handicap Hole
| Location | Nisqually, Washington |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Nisqually River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 47.058014, -122.692336 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Thurston |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Handicap Hole is a public boat launch providing access to Nisqually River in Nisqually, Washington at coordinates 47.05801, -122.69234. Data published by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WA WDFW).
Handicap Hole is a public boat launch on Nisqually River in Nisqually, Thurston 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 Handicap Hole
Is Handicap Hole free to use?
Yes, Handicap Hole is a public boat launch with free access in Nisqually, Washington.
What water does Handicap Hole access?
Handicap Hole provides boat launch access to Nisqually River in Nisqually, Washington.
How do I get to Handicap Hole?
Handicap Hole is located at coordinates 47.058014, -122.692336 in Nisqually, 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
The area surrounding Handicap Hole includes 6 other public boat ramps within 4.6 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.