Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:29 PM)
- Water level
- 4.63 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 Pecatonica River
Updated 28 min agoSource: USGS station 05433000 — EAST BRANCH PECATONICA RIVER NR BLANCHARDVILLE, WI · 8.6 mi from Pecatonica River
Launch Light & Moon — July 23
local timeWaxing Gibbous (70% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Hwy 78 Landing
| Location | TOWN OF GRATIOT, Wisconsin |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Pecatonica River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 42.598477, -90.000856 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Lafayette |
Hwy 78 Landing is a public boat launch providing access to Pecatonica River in TOWN OF GRATIOT, Wisconsin at coordinates 42.59848, -90.00086. Data published by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WI DNR).
Hwy 78 Landing is a public boat launch on Pecatonica River in TOWN OF GRATIOT, Lafayette County, Wisconsin. 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. Facility details on record include ramp surface: Dirt, launch type: Ramp, ada accessible: No. 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.
Related: boat ramp near TOWN OF GRATIOT • public launch in Lafayette • fishing access on Pecatonica River • Wisconsin boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Dirt |
|---|---|
| Launch Type | Ramp |
| ADA Accessible | No |
| Managed By | State(DNR) |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hwy 78 Landing
Is Hwy 78 Landing free to use?
Yes, Hwy 78 Landing is a public boat launch with free access in TOWN OF GRATIOT, Wisconsin.
What water does Hwy 78 Landing access?
Hwy 78 Landing provides boat launch access to Pecatonica River in TOWN OF GRATIOT, Wisconsin.
How do I get to Hwy 78 Landing?
Hwy 78 Landing is located at coordinates 42.598477, -90.000856 in TOWN OF GRATIOT, Wisconsin. 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 7.8 mi of Hwy 78 Landing, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.