Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:38 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 (2% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Lake Colby (Launch 20)
| Location | Lake Colby, New York |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Lake Colby |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 44.348737, -74.144845 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Franklin |
Lake Colby (Launch 20) is a public boat launch providing access to Lake Colby in Lake Colby, New York at coordinates 44.34874, -74.14485. Data published by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NY DEC).
Lake Colby (Launch 20) is a public boat launch on Lake Colby in Lake Colby, Franklin 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: Hand Launch, managed by: DEC. 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 Lake Colby • public launch in Franklin • fishing access on Lake Colby • New York boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Hand Launch |
|---|---|
| Managed By | DEC |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lake Colby (Launch 20)
Is Lake Colby (Launch 20) free to use?
Yes, Lake Colby (Launch 20) is a public boat launch with free access in Lake Colby, New York.
What water does Lake Colby (Launch 20) access?
Lake Colby (Launch 20) provides boat launch access to Lake Colby in Lake Colby, New York.
How do I get to Lake Colby (Launch 20)?
Lake Colby (Launch 20) is located at coordinates 44.348737, -74.144845 in Lake Colby, 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
6 additional boat launches are located within 4.7 mi of Lake Colby (Launch 20), providing alternative access points for this area's waters.