Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (6:24 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 — October 31
local timeWaning Gibbous (72% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Meadow Lake Boat Ramp
| Location | Ames, Nebraska |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Meadow Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 41.446547, -96.616476 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Dodge County |
Meadow Lake Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Meadow Lake in Ames, Nebraska at coordinates 41.44655, -96.61648.
Meadow Lake Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Meadow Lake in Ames, Dodge 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.
Related: boat ramp near Ames • public launch in Dodge County • fishing access on Meadow Lake • Nebraska boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Meadow Lake Boat Ramp
Is Meadow Lake Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Meadow Lake Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Ames, Nebraska.
What water does Meadow Lake Boat Ramp access?
Meadow Lake Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Meadow Lake in Ames, Nebraska.
How do I get to Meadow Lake Boat Ramp?
Meadow Lake Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 41.446547, -96.616476 in Ames, 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
The area surrounding Meadow Lake Boat Ramp includes 6 other public boat ramps within 2.4 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.