Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:18 PM)
- Water level
- 1.53 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 Lehigh River
Updated 45 min agoSource: USGS station 01453000 — Lehigh River at Bethlehem, PA · 2.7 mi from Lehigh River
Launch Light & Moon — August 1
local timeWaning Gibbous (92% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Kimmett's Lock
| Location | Allentown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Lehigh River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 40.624518, -75.458475 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Lehigh |
Kimmett's Lock is a public boat launch providing access to Lehigh River in Allentown, Pennsylvania at coordinates 40.62452, -75.45848. Data published by Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PA PFBC).
Kimmett's Lock is a public boat launch on Lehigh River in Allentown, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. 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 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kimmett's Lock
Is Kimmett's Lock free to use?
Yes, Kimmett's Lock is a public boat launch with free access in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
What water does Kimmett's Lock access?
Kimmett's Lock provides boat launch access to Lehigh River in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
How do I get to Kimmett's Lock?
Kimmett's Lock is located at coordinates 40.624518, -75.458475 in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
The area surrounding Kimmett's Lock includes 6 other public boat ramps within 3.8 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.