Joe C. Russo Memorial Boat Landing
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — Heat Advisory in effect.
- Advisory
- Heat Advisory
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:04 PM)
- Tide
- 0.266 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 5 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 8764044 — Berwick, Atchafalaya River · 5.1 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — July 20
local timeFirst Quarter (39% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Joe C. Russo Memorial Boat Landing
| Location | Morgan City, Louisiana |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Lake Palourde |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.3/5 (3 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 29.725286, -91.184949 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | St. Mary Parish |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
| Phone | (337) 282-4100 |
Joe C. Russo Memorial Boat Landing is a public boat launch providing access to Lake Palourde in Morgan City, Louisiana at coordinates 29.72529, -91.18495. Rated 4.3/5 based on 3 Google reviews.
Joe C. Russo Memorial Boat Landing is a public boat launch on Lake Palourde in Morgan City, St. Mary Parish County, Louisiana. 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Joe C. Russo Memorial Boat Landing
Is Joe C. Russo Memorial Boat Landing free to use?
Yes, Joe C. Russo Memorial Boat Landing is a public boat launch with free access in Morgan City, Louisiana.
How is Joe C. Russo Memorial Boat Landing rated?
Joe C. Russo Memorial Boat Landing has a 4.3 out of 5 rating based on 3 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Joe C. Russo Memorial Boat Landing access?
Joe C. Russo Memorial Boat Landing provides boat launch access to Lake Palourde in Morgan City, Louisiana.
How do I get to Joe C. Russo Memorial Boat Landing?
Joe C. Russo Memorial Boat Landing is located at coordinates 29.725286, -91.184949 in Morgan City, Louisiana. 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 2.9 mi of Joe C. Russo Memorial Boat Landing, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.