Lake Ontario (Black River Bay at Muskellunge Creek) (Launch 24)
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:41 PM)
- Water level
- 2.66 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 Ontario (Black River Bay at Muskellunge Creek)
Updated 55 min agoSource: USGS station 04260500 — BLACK RIVER AT WATERTOWN NY · 6.1 mi from Lake Ontario (Black River Bay at Muskellunge Creek)
Launch Light & Moon — July 20
local timeFirst Quarter (32% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Lake Ontario (Black River Bay at Muskellunge Creek) (Launch 24)
| Location | Town of Hounsfield, New York |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Lake Ontario (Black River Bay at Muskellunge Creek) |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 43.977249, -76.048420 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Jefferson |
Lake Ontario (Black River Bay at Muskellunge Creek) (Launch 24) is a public boat launch providing access to Lake Ontario (Black River Bay at Muskellunge Creek) in Town of Hounsfield, New York at coordinates 43.97725, -76.04842. Data published by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NY DEC).
Lake Ontario (Black River Bay at Muskellunge Creek) (Launch 24) is a public boat launch on Lake Ontario (Black River Bay at Muskellunge Creek) in Town of Hounsfield, Jefferson 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: Unimproved Trailer, managed by: DEC. 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 Town of Hounsfield • public launch in Jefferson • fishing access on Lake Ontario (Black River Bay at Muskellunge Creek) • New York boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Unimproved Trailer |
|---|---|
| Managed By | DEC |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lake Ontario (Black River Bay at Muskellunge Creek) (Launch 24)
Is Lake Ontario (Black River Bay at Muskellunge Creek) (Launch 24) free to use?
Yes, Lake Ontario (Black River Bay at Muskellunge Creek) (Launch 24) is a public boat launch with free access in Town of Hounsfield, New York.
What water does Lake Ontario (Black River Bay at Muskellunge Creek) (Launch 24) access?
Lake Ontario (Black River Bay at Muskellunge Creek) (Launch 24) provides boat launch access to Lake Ontario (Black River Bay at Muskellunge Creek) in Town of Hounsfield, New York.
How do I get to Lake Ontario (Black River Bay at Muskellunge Creek) (Launch 24)?
Lake Ontario (Black River Bay at Muskellunge Creek) (Launch 24) is located at coordinates 43.977249, -76.048420 in Town of Hounsfield, 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 2.0 mi of Lake Ontario (Black River Bay at Muskellunge Creek) (Launch 24), providing alternative access points for this area's waters.