Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:04 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 (86% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Main Ramp
| Location | Nebraska |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Merritt Reservoir |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 42.625672, -100.864203 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Cherry |
Main Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Merritt Reservoir in Nebraska at coordinates 42.62567, -100.86420. Data published by Nebraska Game and Parks Commission (NE GPC).
Main Ramp is a public boat launch on Merritt Reservoir in Cherry County, Nebraska. 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 Main Ramp
Is Main Ramp free to use?
Yes, Main Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Nebraska.
What water does Main Ramp access?
Main Ramp provides boat launch access to Merritt Reservoir in Nebraska.
How do I get to Main Ramp?
Main Ramp is located at coordinates 42.625672, -100.864203 in Nebraska. 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.