Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:22 PM
- Water level
- 8.5 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 Rend Lake
Updated 22 min agoSource: USGS station 05595952 — BIG MUDDY RIVER BELOW REND LAKE NR BENTON, IL · 3.7 mi from Rend Lake
Launch Light & Moon — June 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (71% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Marcum Branch
| Location | Barren township, Illinois |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Rend Lake |
| Access Type | Public |
| Coordinates | 38.054983, -88.952143 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Franklin County |
Marcum Branch is a boat launch providing access to Rend Lake in Barren township, Illinois at coordinates 38.05498, -88.95214.
Marcum Branch is a boat launch on Rend Lake in Barren township, Franklin County, Illinois. 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 Barren township • public launch in Franklin County • fishing access on Rend Lake • Illinois boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Marcum Branch
What water does Marcum Branch access?
Marcum Branch provides boat launch access to Rend Lake in Barren township, Illinois.
How do I get to Marcum Branch?
Marcum Branch is located at coordinates 38.054983, -88.952143 in Barren township, Illinois. 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 Marcum Branch includes 6 other public boat ramps within 2.2 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.