Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:22 PM)
- Water level
- 1.64 ft
- Tide
- 0.156 ft now
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Tide Conditions
Updated 4 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 8461490 — New London · 5.2 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Niantic River
Updated 14 min agoSource: USGS station 0112779610 — BRIDE BROOK NR EAST LYME, CT · 3.1 mi from Niantic River
Launch Light & Moon — July 13
local timeNew Moon (2% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Niantic River Boat Launch
| Location | Waterford, Connecticut |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Niantic River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 41.326555, -72.175559 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Niantic River Boat Launch is a public boat launch providing access to Niantic River in Waterford, Connecticut at coordinates 41.32656, -72.17556.
Niantic River Boat Launch is a public boat launch on Niantic River in Waterford, Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region County, Connecticut. 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 current NOAA tide readings, 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 Niantic River Boat Launch
Is Niantic River Boat Launch free to use?
Yes, Niantic River Boat Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Waterford, Connecticut.
What water does Niantic River Boat Launch access?
Niantic River Boat Launch provides boat launch access to Niantic River in Waterford, Connecticut.
How do I get to Niantic River Boat Launch?
Niantic River Boat Launch is located at coordinates 41.326555, -72.175559 in Waterford, Connecticut. 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 Niantic River Boat Launch includes 6 other public boat ramps within 1.9 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.