Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:29 PM)
- Water level
- 13.35 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 Ellis Lake
Updated 1 hr agoSource: USGS station 05579500 — LAKE FORK NEAR CORNLAND, IL · 7.5 mi from Ellis Lake
Launch Light & Moon — June 22
local timeFirst Quarter (48% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Kayak Access
| Location | West Alton, Missouri |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Ellis Lake |
| Access Type | Public |
| Coordinates | 38.877964, -90.185128 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Saint Charles County |
Kayak Access is a boat launch providing access to Ellis Lake in West Alton, Missouri at coordinates 38.87796, -90.18513.
Kayak Access is a boat launch on Ellis Lake in West Alton, Saint Charles County, Missouri. 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 West Alton • public launch in Saint Charles County • fishing access on Ellis Lake • Missouri boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kayak Access
What water does Kayak Access access?
Kayak Access provides boat launch access to Ellis Lake in West Alton, Missouri.
How do I get to Kayak Access?
Kayak Access is located at coordinates 38.877964, -90.185128 in West Alton, Missouri. 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 0.9 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.