Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (7:56 PM)
- Water level
- 1.54 ft
- Tide
- 14.527 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 4 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 8411060 — Cutler Farris Wharf · 12.6 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Machias River
Updated 45 min agoSource: USGS station 01021470 — Libby Brook near Northfield, Maine · 4.1 mi from Machias River
Launch Light & Moon — August 2
local timeWaning Gibbous (85% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Machias River Boat Ramp
| Location | Machias, Maine |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Machias River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 44.719566, -67.450093 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Washington County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Machias River Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Machias River in Machias, Maine at coordinates 44.71957, -67.45009. Data published by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (ME IFW).
Machias River Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Machias River in Machias, Washington County, Maine. 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 current NOAA tide readings, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Machias River Boat Ramp
Is Machias River Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Machias River Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Machias, Maine.
What water does Machias River Boat Ramp access?
Machias River Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Machias River in Machias, Maine.
How do I get to Machias River Boat Ramp?
Machias River Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 44.719566, -67.450093 in Machias, Maine. 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 5.1 mi of Machias River Boat Ramp, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.