Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:23 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 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (73% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Melrose
| Location | Truhart, Virginia |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Mattaponi River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 37.637190, -76.855015 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | King & Queen |
Melrose is a public boat launch providing access to Mattaponi River in Truhart, Virginia at coordinates 37.63719, -76.85501. Data published by Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (VA DWR).
Melrose is a public boat launch on Mattaponi River in Truhart, King & Queen County, Virginia. 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Melrose
Is Melrose free to use?
Yes, Melrose is a public boat launch with free access in Truhart, Virginia.
What water does Melrose access?
Melrose provides boat launch access to Mattaponi River in Truhart, Virginia.
How do I get to Melrose?
Melrose is located at coordinates 37.637190, -76.855015 in Truhart, Virginia. 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 7.6 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.