Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:21 PM — under 2h
- Tide
- 10.581 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 8413320 — Bar Harbor · 7.9 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — June 22
local timeFirst Quarter (53% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Ikes Point Boat Launch
| Location | Mount Desert, Maine |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Echo Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 44.325862, -68.334533 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Hancock County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Ikes Point Boat Launch is a public boat launch providing access to Echo Lake in Mount Desert, Maine at coordinates 44.32586, -68.33453.
Ikes Point Boat Launch is a public boat launch on Echo Lake in Mount Desert, Hancock County, Maine. 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.
Related: boat ramp near Mount Desert • public launch in Hancock County • fishing access on Echo Lake • Maine boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ikes Point Boat Launch
Is Ikes Point Boat Launch free to use?
Yes, Ikes Point Boat Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Mount Desert, Maine.
What water does Ikes Point Boat Launch access?
Ikes Point Boat Launch provides boat launch access to Echo Lake in Mount Desert, Maine.
How do I get to Ikes Point Boat Launch?
Ikes Point Boat Launch is located at coordinates 44.325862, -68.334533 in Mount Desert, Maine. 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 4.0 mi of Ikes Point Boat Launch, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.