Lincoln Shields Recreation Area Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:29 PM
- Water level
- 13.3 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 Ellis Lake
Updated 1 hr agoSource: USGS station 05579500 — LAKE FORK NEAR CORNLAND, IL · 7.5 mi from Ellis Lake
Launch Light & Moon — June 22
local timeFirst Quarter (49% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Lincoln Shields Recreation Area
| Location | West Alton, Missouri |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Ellis Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.6/5 (179 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 38.881713, -90.188530 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Saint Charles County |
| Phone | (636) 899-1734 |
Lincoln Shields Recreation Area is a public boat launch providing access to Ellis Lake in West Alton, Missouri at coordinates 38.88171, -90.18853. Rated 4.6/5 based on 179 Google reviews.
Lincoln Shields Recreation Area is a public boat launch on Ellis Lake in West Alton, Saint Charles County, Missouri. 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.
Related: boat ramp near West Alton • public launch in Saint Charles County • fishing access on Ellis Lake • Missouri boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lincoln Shields Recreation Area
Is Lincoln Shields Recreation Area free to use?
Yes, Lincoln Shields Recreation Area is a public boat launch with free access in West Alton, Missouri.
How is Lincoln Shields Recreation Area rated?
Lincoln Shields Recreation Area has a 4.6 out of 5 rating based on 179 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Lincoln Shields Recreation Area access?
Lincoln Shields Recreation Area provides boat launch access to Ellis Lake in West Alton, Missouri.
How do I get to Lincoln Shields Recreation Area?
Lincoln Shields Recreation Area is located at coordinates 38.881713, -90.188530 in West Alton, Missouri. 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 1.2 mi of Lincoln Shields Recreation Area, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.