Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:23 PM — under 2h
- Tide
- 2.74 ft now
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Tide Conditions
Updated 5 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 8518962 — Turkey Point Hudson River NERRS · 12.4 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — July 23
local timeFirst Quarter (69% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Lake Taghkanic (Launch 60)
| Location | Town of Gallatin, New York |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Lake Taghkanic |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 42.090312, -73.720980 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Columbia |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Lake Taghkanic (Launch 60) is a public boat launch providing access to Lake Taghkanic in Town of Gallatin, New York at coordinates 42.09031, -73.72098. Data published by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NY DEC).
Lake Taghkanic (Launch 60) is a public boat launch on Lake Taghkanic in Town of Gallatin, Columbia 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: OPRHP. This page shows current NOAA tide readings, 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 Gallatin • public launch in Columbia • fishing access on Lake Taghkanic • New York boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Unimproved Trailer |
|---|---|
| Managed By | OPRHP |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lake Taghkanic (Launch 60)
Is Lake Taghkanic (Launch 60) free to use?
Yes, Lake Taghkanic (Launch 60) is a public boat launch with free access in Town of Gallatin, New York.
What water does Lake Taghkanic (Launch 60) access?
Lake Taghkanic (Launch 60) provides boat launch access to Lake Taghkanic in Town of Gallatin, New York.
How do I get to Lake Taghkanic (Launch 60)?
Lake Taghkanic (Launch 60) is located at coordinates 42.090312, -73.720980 in Town of Gallatin, 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 9.7 mi of Lake Taghkanic (Launch 60), providing alternative access points for this area's waters.