Lake Hancock - County Road 540A - Improvised Access (Not Recommended) Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:22 PM
- Water level
- 2.69 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 Hancock
Updated 1 hr agoSource: USGS station 02294405 — BANANA-HANCOCK CANAL NR HIGHLAND CITY, FL · 2.8 mi from Lake Hancock
Launch Light & Moon — July 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (75% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Lake Hancock - County Road 540A - Improvised Access (Not Recommended)
| Location | Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Lake Hancock |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 28.002005, -81.851143 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Polk County |
Lake Hancock - County Road 540A - Improvised Access (Not Recommended) is a public boat launch providing access to Lake Hancock in Florida at coordinates 28.00201, -81.85114. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Lake Hancock - County Road 540A - Improvised Access (Not Recommended) is a public boat launch on Lake Hancock in Polk County, Florida. 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: Sand, Dirt, Mud, launch lanes: 1, restrooms: No Toilet. 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 launch in Polk County • fishing access on Lake Hancock • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Sand, Dirt, Mud |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
| Restrooms | No Toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 3 spaces |
| Hours | 24 Hours |
| Fee | Free |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lake Hancock - County Road 540A - Improvised Access (Not Recommended)
Is Lake Hancock - County Road 540A - Improvised Access (Not Recommended) free to use?
Yes, Lake Hancock - County Road 540A - Improvised Access (Not Recommended) is a public boat launch with free access in Florida.
What water does Lake Hancock - County Road 540A - Improvised Access (Not Recommended) access?
Lake Hancock - County Road 540A - Improvised Access (Not Recommended) provides boat launch access to Lake Hancock in Florida.
How do I get to Lake Hancock - County Road 540A - Improvised Access (Not Recommended)?
Lake Hancock - County Road 540A - Improvised Access (Not Recommended) is located at coordinates 28.002005, -81.851143 in Florida. 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 4.4 mi of Lake Hancock - County Road 540A - Improvised Access (Not Recommended), providing alternative access points for this area's waters.