Lower Kern Raft launch
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past 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 — August 1
local timeWaning Gibbous (91% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Lower Kern Raft launch
| Location | Bodfish, California |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Kern River |
| Access Type | Public |
| Rating | 4.7/5 (38 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 35.614344, -118.489584 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Kern |
Lower Kern Raft launch is a boat launch providing access to Kern River in Bodfish, California at coordinates 35.61434, -118.48958. Rated 4.7/5 based on 38 Google reviews.
Lower Kern Raft launch is a boat launch on Kern River in Bodfish, Kern County, California. 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.
Related: boat ramp near Bodfish • public launch in Kern • fishing access on Kern River • California boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lower Kern Raft launch
How is Lower Kern Raft launch rated?
Lower Kern Raft launch has a 4.7 out of 5 rating based on 38 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Lower Kern Raft launch access?
Lower Kern Raft launch provides boat launch access to Kern River in Bodfish, California.
How do I get to Lower Kern Raft launch?
Lower Kern Raft launch is located at coordinates 35.614344, -118.489584 in Bodfish, California. 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 3.0 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.