Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — Heat Advisory in effect.
- Advisory
- Heat Advisory
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:27 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 — July 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (78% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Lock & Dam 21 Lower Boat Ramp
| Location | Melrose township, Illinois |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Lock and Dam Number Twenty-one |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 39.900366, -91.432419 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Adams County |
Lock & Dam 21 Lower Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Lock and Dam Number Twenty-one in Melrose township, Illinois at coordinates 39.90037, -91.43242.
Lock & Dam 21 Lower Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Lock and Dam Number Twenty-one in Melrose township, Adams County, Illinois. 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 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 Lock & Dam 21 Lower Boat Ramp
Is Lock & Dam 21 Lower Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Lock & Dam 21 Lower Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Melrose township, Illinois.
What water does Lock & Dam 21 Lower Boat Ramp access?
Lock & Dam 21 Lower Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Lock and Dam Number Twenty-one in Melrose township, Illinois.
How do I get to Lock & Dam 21 Lower Boat Ramp?
Lock & Dam 21 Lower Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 39.900366, -91.432419 in Melrose township, Illinois. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 12.0 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.