Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:35 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 15
local timeNew Moon (0% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: James Madison Park Canoe/Kayak Launch
| Location | Madison, Wisconsin |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Lake Street |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 43.082405, -89.382288 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Null |
James Madison Park Canoe/Kayak Launch is a public boat launch providing access to Lake Street in Madison, Wisconsin at coordinates 43.08241, -89.38229. Data published by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WI DNR).
James Madison Park Canoe/Kayak Launch is a public boat launch on Lake Street in Madison, Null 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: Other, launch type: Carry-In, managed by: City. 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.
Related: boat ramp near Madison • public launch in Null • fishing access on Lake Street • Wisconsin boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Other |
|---|---|
| Launch Type | Carry-In |
| Managed By | City |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About James Madison Park Canoe/Kayak Launch
Is James Madison Park Canoe/Kayak Launch free to use?
Yes, James Madison Park Canoe/Kayak Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Madison, Wisconsin.
What water does James Madison Park Canoe/Kayak Launch access?
James Madison Park Canoe/Kayak Launch provides boat launch access to Lake Street in Madison, Wisconsin.
How do I get to James Madison Park Canoe/Kayak Launch?
James Madison Park Canoe/Kayak Launch is located at coordinates 43.082405, -89.382288 in Madison, 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
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 1.1 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.