Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:01 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 31
local timeFull Moon (97% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Mackerel Cove
| Location | Swans Island town, Maine |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Mackerel Cove |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 44.181600, -68.422300 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Hancock |
Mackerel Cove is a public boat launch providing access to Mackerel Cove in Swans Island town, Maine at coordinates 44.18160, -68.42230. Data published by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (ME IFW).
Mackerel Cove is a public boat launch on Mackerel Cove in Swans Island town, Hancock 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 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 Mackerel Cove
Is Mackerel Cove free to use?
Yes, Mackerel Cove is a public boat launch with free access in Swans Island town, Maine.
What water does Mackerel Cove access?
Mackerel Cove provides boat launch access to Mackerel Cove in Swans Island town, Maine.
How do I get to Mackerel Cove?
Mackerel Cove is located at coordinates 44.181600, -68.422300 in Swans Island town, 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
The area surrounding Mackerel Cove includes 6 other public boat ramps within 6.5 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.