Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:54 PM)
- Water level
- 2.02 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
Updated 48 min agoSource: USGS station 04232053 — MILL CREEK NEAR WEBSTER NY · 24.8 mi from Lake Ontario
Launch Light & Moon — July 14
local timeNew Moon (0% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Lake Ontario
| Location | Town of Wilson, New York |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Lake Ontario |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 43.312638, -78.849332 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Niagara |
Lake Ontario is a public boat launch providing access to Lake Ontario in Town of Wilson, New York at coordinates 43.31264, -78.84933. Data published by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NY DEC).
Lake Ontario is a public boat launch on Lake Ontario in Town of Wilson, Niagara 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: Hand 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 Town of Wilson • public launch in Niagara • fishing access on Lake Ontario • New York boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Hand Launch |
|---|---|
| Managed By | OPRHP |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lake Ontario
Is Lake Ontario free to use?
Yes, Lake Ontario is a public boat launch with free access in Town of Wilson, New York.
What water does Lake Ontario access?
Lake Ontario provides boat launch access to Lake Ontario in Town of Wilson, New York.
How do I get to Lake Ontario?
Lake Ontario is located at coordinates 43.312638, -78.849332 in Town of Wilson, 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
The area surrounding Lake Ontario includes 6 other public boat ramps within 6.8 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.