Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — Heat Advisory in effect.
- Advisory
- Heat Advisory
- Daylight
- Sunset 7:54 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 29
local timeFull Moon (100% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Melancon's Launch
| Location | Port Fourchon, Louisiana |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Bayou Tartellon |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 29.114510, -90.191825 |
| Hours | Check on site |
Melancon's Launch is a public boat launch providing access to Bayou Tartellon in Port Fourchon, Louisiana at coordinates 29.11451, -90.19182. Data published by Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LA LDWF).
Melancon's Launch is a public boat launch on Bayou Tartellon in Port Fourchon, Louisiana. 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Melancon's Launch
Is Melancon's Launch free to use?
Yes, Melancon's Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Port Fourchon, Louisiana.
What water does Melancon's Launch access?
Melancon's Launch provides boat launch access to Bayou Tartellon in Port Fourchon, Louisiana.
How do I get to Melancon's Launch?
Melancon's Launch is located at coordinates 29.114510, -90.191825 in Port Fourchon, Louisiana. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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