Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:42 PM)
- Water level
- 3.21 ft
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Water Conditions on Lake Champlain
Updated 52 min agoSource: USGS station 04276500 — BOQUET RIVER AT WILLSBORO NY · 2.5 mi from Lake Champlain
Launch Light & Moon — June 21
local timeFirst Quarter (44% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Macs Bend Boat Launch
| Location | Swanton, Vermont |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Lake Champlain |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 44.972222, -73.167920 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Franklin County |
Macs Bend Boat Launch is a public boat launch providing access to Lake Champlain in Swanton, Vermont at coordinates 44.97222, -73.16792.
Macs Bend Boat Launch is a public boat launch on Lake Champlain in Swanton, Franklin County, Vermont. 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 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.
Related: boat ramp near Swanton • public launch in Franklin County • fishing access on Lake Champlain • Vermont boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Macs Bend Boat Launch
Is Macs Bend Boat Launch free to use?
Yes, Macs Bend Boat Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Swanton, Vermont.
What water does Macs Bend Boat Launch access?
Macs Bend Boat Launch provides boat launch access to Lake Champlain in Swanton, Vermont.
How do I get to Macs Bend Boat Launch?
Macs Bend Boat Launch is located at coordinates 44.972222, -73.167920 in Swanton, Vermont. 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 4.0 mi of Macs Bend Boat Launch, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.