Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:45 PM)
- Water level
- 54.43 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 Lake Macbride
Updated 1 hr agoSource: USGS station 05453520 — Iowa River below Coralville Dam nr Coralville, IA · 5.7 mi from Lake Macbride
Launch Light & Moon — June 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (75% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: North Shore Pontoon Area
| Location | Big Grove Township, Iowa |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Lake Macbride |
| Access Type | Public |
| Coordinates | 41.809795, -91.555936 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Johnson County |
North Shore Pontoon Area is a boat launch providing access to Lake Macbride in Big Grove Township, Iowa at coordinates 41.80980, -91.55594.
North Shore Pontoon Area is a boat launch on Lake Macbride in Big Grove Township, Johnson County, Iowa. 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 Big Grove Township • public launch in Johnson County • fishing access on Lake Macbride • Iowa boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About North Shore Pontoon Area
What water does North Shore Pontoon Area access?
North Shore Pontoon Area provides boat launch access to Lake Macbride in Big Grove Township, Iowa.
How do I get to North Shore Pontoon Area?
North Shore Pontoon Area is located at coordinates 41.809795, -91.555936 in Big Grove Township, Iowa. 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 North Shore Pontoon Area includes 6 other public boat ramps within 1.5 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.