Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:00 PM)
- Water level
- 6.62 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 Hatchie River
Updated 33 min agoSource: USGS station 07029500 — HATCHIE RIVER AT BOLIVAR, TN · 10.5 mi from Hatchie River
Launch Light & Moon — August 1
local timeWaning Gibbous (92% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Highway 18
| Location | Shandy, Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Hatchie River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 35.281207, -88.973906 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Hardeman |
Highway 18 is a public boat launch providing access to Hatchie River in Shandy, Tennessee at coordinates 35.28121, -88.97391. Data published by Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TN TWRA).
Highway 18 is a public boat launch on Hatchie River in Shandy, Hardeman County, Tennessee. 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 Highway 18
Is Highway 18 free to use?
Yes, Highway 18 is a public boat launch with free access in Shandy, Tennessee.
What water does Highway 18 access?
Highway 18 provides boat launch access to Hatchie River in Shandy, Tennessee.
How do I get to Highway 18?
Highway 18 is located at coordinates 35.281207, -88.973906 in Shandy, Tennessee. 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 Highway 18 includes 6 other public boat ramps within 15.1 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.