Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (7:26 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 — September 30
local timeWaning Gibbous (80% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Ohio River - Louisville
| Location | Madison, Kentucky |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Ohio River - Louisville |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 38.732547, -85.379705 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Jefferson County |
Ohio River - Louisville is a public boat launch providing access to Ohio River - Louisville in Madison, Kentucky at coordinates 38.73255, -85.37971. Data published by Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KY KDFWR).
Ohio River - Louisville is a public boat launch on Ohio River - Louisville in Madison, Jefferson County, Kentucky. 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 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 Ohio River - Louisville
Is Ohio River - Louisville free to use?
Yes, Ohio River - Louisville is a public boat launch with free access in Madison, Kentucky.
What water does Ohio River - Louisville access?
Ohio River - Louisville provides boat launch access to Ohio River - Louisville in Madison, Kentucky.
How do I get to Ohio River - Louisville?
Ohio River - Louisville is located at coordinates 38.732547, -85.379705 in Madison, Kentucky. 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 6.7 mi of Ohio River - Louisville, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.