Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:38 PM
- Water level
- 2.37 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 Lake Champlain
Updated 55 min agoSource: USGS station 04276500 — BOQUET RIVER AT WILLSBORO NY · 2.5 mi from Lake Champlain
Launch Light & Moon — July 12
local timeWaning Crescent (4% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Lake Champlain (Launch 40)
| Location | City of Plattsburgh, New York |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Lake Champlain |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 44.697166, -73.442052 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Clinton |
Lake Champlain (Launch 40) is a public boat launch providing access to Lake Champlain in City of Plattsburgh, New York at coordinates 44.69717, -73.44205. Data published by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NY DEC).
Lake Champlain (Launch 40) is a public boat launch on Lake Champlain in City of Plattsburgh, Clinton County, New York. 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: Hard Surface Launch, managed by: Municipal. 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 City of Plattsburgh • public launch in Clinton • fishing access on Lake Champlain • New York boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Hard Surface Launch |
|---|---|
| Managed By | Municipal |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lake Champlain (Launch 40)
Is Lake Champlain (Launch 40) free to use?
Yes, Lake Champlain (Launch 40) is a public boat launch with free access in City of Plattsburgh, New York.
What water does Lake Champlain (Launch 40) access?
Lake Champlain (Launch 40) provides boat launch access to Lake Champlain in City of Plattsburgh, New York.
How do I get to Lake Champlain (Launch 40)?
Lake Champlain (Launch 40) is located at coordinates 44.697166, -73.442052 in City of Plattsburgh, New York. 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 Lake Champlain (Launch 40) includes 6 other public boat ramps within 4.7 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.