Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:57 PM)
- Water level
- 2.01 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 Helen
Updated 2 hr agoSource: USGS station 05394500 — PRAIRIE RIVER NEAR MERRILL, WI · 14.3 mi from Lake Helen
Launch Light & Moon — August 2
local timeWaning Gibbous (85% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Lake Helen
| Location | Gothenburg city, Nebraska |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Lake Helen |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 40.941836, -100.161908 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Dawson |
Lake Helen is a public boat launch providing access to Lake Helen in Gothenburg city, Nebraska at coordinates 40.94184, -100.16191. Data published by Nebraska Game and Parks Commission (NE GPC).
Lake Helen is a public boat launch on Lake Helen in Gothenburg city, Dawson County, Nebraska. 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 Lake Helen
Is Lake Helen free to use?
Yes, Lake Helen is a public boat launch with free access in Gothenburg city, Nebraska.
What water does Lake Helen access?
Lake Helen provides boat launch access to Lake Helen in Gothenburg city, Nebraska.
How do I get to Lake Helen?
Lake Helen is located at coordinates 40.941836, -100.161908 in Gothenburg city, Nebraska. 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 Helen includes 6 other public boat ramps within 11.6 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.