Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:33 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 — June 24
local timeFirst Quarter (68% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Moosehead Lake
| Location | Big W Township, Maine |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Moosehead Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 45.879610, -69.724590 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Somerset |
Moosehead Lake is a public boat launch providing access to Moosehead Lake in Big W Township, Maine at coordinates 45.87961, -69.72459. Data published by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (ME IFW).
Moosehead Lake is a public boat launch on Moosehead Lake in Big W Township, Somerset County, Maine. 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 Moosehead Lake
Is Moosehead Lake free to use?
Yes, Moosehead Lake is a public boat launch with free access in Big W Township, Maine.
What water does Moosehead Lake access?
Moosehead Lake provides boat launch access to Moosehead Lake in Big W Township, Maine.
How do I get to Moosehead Lake?
Moosehead Lake is located at coordinates 45.879610, -69.724590 in Big W Township, Maine. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
6 additional boat launches are located within 5.5 mi of Moosehead Lake, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.