Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:55 PM)
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Launch Light & Moon — July 2
local timeWaning Gibbous (94% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Hughes River WMA
| Location | West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Hughes River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 39.139766, -81.302463 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Ritchie |
Hughes River WMA is a public boat launch providing access to Hughes River in West Virginia at coordinates 39.13977, -81.30246. Data published by West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WV DNR).
Hughes River WMA is a public boat launch on Hughes River in Ritchie County, West 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 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 Hughes River WMA
Is Hughes River WMA free to use?
Yes, Hughes River WMA is a public boat launch with free access in West Virginia.
What water does Hughes River WMA access?
Hughes River WMA provides boat launch access to Hughes River in West Virginia.
How do I get to Hughes River WMA?
Hughes River WMA is located at coordinates 39.139766, -81.302463 in West 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
6 additional boat launches are located within 12.9 mi of Hughes River WMA, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.