Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — Tropical Cyclone Local Statement in effect.
- Advisory
- Tropical Cyclone Local Statement
- Daylight
- Sunset 7:59 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 23
local timeFirst Quarter (68% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Lock No. 3 Launch
| Location | Sun, Louisiana |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Chatman Creek |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 30.637366, -89.868886 |
| Hours | Check on site |
Lock No. 3 Launch is a public boat launch providing access to Chatman Creek in Sun, Louisiana at coordinates 30.63737, -89.86889. Data published by Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LA LDWF).
Lock No. 3 Launch is a public boat launch on Chatman Creek in Sun, Louisiana. 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 No. 3 Launch
Is Lock No. 3 Launch free to use?
Yes, Lock No. 3 Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Sun, Louisiana.
What water does Lock No. 3 Launch access?
Lock No. 3 Launch provides boat launch access to Chatman Creek in Sun, Louisiana.
How do I get to Lock No. 3 Launch?
Lock No. 3 Launch is located at coordinates 30.637366, -89.868886 in Sun, Louisiana. 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 8.9 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.