Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:26 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 22
local timeFirst Quarter (48% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: New Athens Public Boat Ramp
| Location | New Athens, Illinois |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Halfmoon Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 38.320596, -89.885717 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Saint Clair County |
New Athens Public Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Halfmoon Lake in New Athens, Illinois at coordinates 38.32060, -89.88572.
New Athens Public Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Halfmoon Lake in New Athens, Saint Clair County, Illinois. 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 New Athens Public Boat Ramp
Is New Athens Public Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, New Athens Public Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in New Athens, Illinois.
What water does New Athens Public Boat Ramp access?
New Athens Public Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Halfmoon Lake in New Athens, Illinois.
How do I get to New Athens Public Boat Ramp?
New Athens Public Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 38.320596, -89.885717 in New Athens, 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 New Athens Public Boat Ramp includes 6 other public boat ramps within 13.2 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.