Lake Merritt Boat Landing
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (7:17 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 — September 15
local timeWaxing Crescent (21% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Lake Merritt Boat Landing
| Location | Oakland city, California |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Lake Merritt |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 5.0/5 (2 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 37.800670, -122.254652 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Alameda |
Lake Merritt Boat Landing is a public boat launch providing access to Lake Merritt in Oakland city, California at coordinates 37.80067, -122.25465. Rated 5.0/5 based on 2 Google reviews.
Lake Merritt Boat Landing is a public boat launch on Lake Merritt in Oakland city, Alameda County, California. 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 Merritt Boat Landing
Is Lake Merritt Boat Landing free to use?
Yes, Lake Merritt Boat Landing is a public boat launch with free access in Oakland city, California.
How is Lake Merritt Boat Landing rated?
Lake Merritt Boat Landing has a 5.0 out of 5 rating based on 2 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Lake Merritt Boat Landing access?
Lake Merritt Boat Landing provides boat launch access to Lake Merritt in Oakland city, California.
How do I get to Lake Merritt Boat Landing?
Lake Merritt Boat Landing is located at coordinates 37.800670, -122.254652 in Oakland city, California. 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 Merritt Boat Landing includes 6 other public boat ramps within 1.5 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.