Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:45 PM
- Water level
- 2.14 ft
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Water Conditions on Niagara River (upper)
Updated 23 min agoSource: USGS station 04218518 — ELLICOTT CREEK BELOW WILLIAMSVILLE NY · 9.8 mi from Niagara River (upper)
Launch Light & Moon — July 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (74% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Niagara River (upper) (Launch 15)
| Location | Town of Grand Island, New York |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Niagara River (upper) |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 42.962065, -78.962932 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Erie |
Niagara River (upper) (Launch 15) is a public boat launch providing access to Niagara River (upper) in Town of Grand Island, New York at coordinates 42.96207, -78.96293. Data published by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NY DEC).
Niagara River (upper) (Launch 15) is a public boat launch on Niagara River (upper) in Town of Grand Island, Erie County, New York. 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. Facility details on record include ramp surface: Hand Launch, managed by: OPRHP. 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.
Related: boat ramp near Town of Grand Island • public launch in Erie • fishing access on Niagara River (upper) • New York boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Hand Launch |
|---|---|
| Managed By | OPRHP |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Niagara River (upper) (Launch 15)
Is Niagara River (upper) (Launch 15) free to use?
Yes, Niagara River (upper) (Launch 15) is a public boat launch with free access in Town of Grand Island, New York.
What water does Niagara River (upper) (Launch 15) access?
Niagara River (upper) (Launch 15) provides boat launch access to Niagara River (upper) in Town of Grand Island, New York.
How do I get to Niagara River (upper) (Launch 15)?
Niagara River (upper) (Launch 15) is located at coordinates 42.962065, -78.962932 in Town of Grand Island, New York. 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 Niagara River (upper) (Launch 15) includes 6 other public boat ramps within 2.0 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.