Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (7:27 PM)
- Water temp
- 64°F
- Water level
- 6.03 ft
- Tide
- 1.774 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 4 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 8635750 — Lewisetta · 22.0 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Hoskin's Creek
Updated 19 min agoSource: USGS station 01669000 — PISCATAWAY CREEK NEAR TAPPAHANNOCK, VA · 3.9 mi from Hoskin's Creek
Launch Light & Moon — September 8
local timeWaning Crescent (8% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Hoskin's Creek
| Location | Tappahannock, Virginia |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Hoskin's Creek |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 37.920081, -76.857054 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Essex |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Hoskin's Creek is a public boat launch providing access to Hoskin's Creek in Tappahannock, Virginia at coordinates 37.92008, -76.85705. Data published by Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (VA DWR).
Hoskin's Creek is a public boat launch on Hoskin's Creek in Tappahannock, Essex County, Virginia. 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, 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 Hoskin's Creek
Is Hoskin's Creek free to use?
Yes, Hoskin's Creek is a public boat launch with free access in Tappahannock, Virginia.
What water does Hoskin's Creek access?
Hoskin's Creek provides boat launch access to Hoskin's Creek in Tappahannock, Virginia.
How do I get to Hoskin's Creek?
Hoskin's Creek is located at coordinates 37.920081, -76.857054 in Tappahannock, Virginia. 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 Hoskin's Creek includes 6 other public boat ramps within 12.4 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.