Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:53 PM)
- Water level
- 3.74 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 Erie/Cattaraugus Creek
Updated 57 min agoSource: USGS station 04213394 — SILVER CREEK AT US ROUTE 20 AT SILVER CREEK NY · 2.2 mi from Lake Erie/Cattaraugus Creek
Launch Light & Moon — July 15
local timeNew Moon (0% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Lake Erie/Cattaraugus Creek (Launch 50)
| Location | Sunset Bay, New York |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Lake Erie/Cattaraugus Creek |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 42.567112, -79.135331 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Chautauqua |
Lake Erie/Cattaraugus Creek (Launch 50) is a public boat launch providing access to Lake Erie/Cattaraugus Creek in Sunset Bay, New York at coordinates 42.56711, -79.13533. Data published by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NY DEC).
Lake Erie/Cattaraugus Creek (Launch 50) is a public boat launch on Lake Erie/Cattaraugus Creek in Sunset Bay, Chautauqua 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: OPRHP. 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 Sunset Bay • public launch in Chautauqua • fishing access on Lake Erie/Cattaraugus Creek • New York boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Hard Surface Launch |
|---|---|
| Managed By | OPRHP |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lake Erie/Cattaraugus Creek (Launch 50)
Is Lake Erie/Cattaraugus Creek (Launch 50) free to use?
Yes, Lake Erie/Cattaraugus Creek (Launch 50) is a public boat launch with free access in Sunset Bay, New York.
What water does Lake Erie/Cattaraugus Creek (Launch 50) access?
Lake Erie/Cattaraugus Creek (Launch 50) provides boat launch access to Lake Erie/Cattaraugus Creek in Sunset Bay, New York.
How do I get to Lake Erie/Cattaraugus Creek (Launch 50)?
Lake Erie/Cattaraugus Creek (Launch 50) is located at coordinates 42.567112, -79.135331 in Sunset Bay, 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
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 9.7 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.