Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (7:14 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 15
local timeWaxing Crescent (20% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Otter Slough Boat Ramp
| Location | Tama township, Iowa |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Otter Slough |
| Access Type | Public |
| Coordinates | 40.875491, -91.053540 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Des Moines County |
Otter Slough Boat Ramp is a boat launch providing access to Otter Slough in Tama township, Iowa at coordinates 40.87549, -91.05354.
Otter Slough Boat Ramp is a boat launch on Otter Slough in Tama township, Des Moines County, Iowa. 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 Otter Slough Boat Ramp
What water does Otter Slough Boat Ramp access?
Otter Slough Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Otter Slough in Tama township, Iowa.
How do I get to Otter Slough Boat Ramp?
Otter Slough Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 40.875491, -91.053540 in Tama 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 Otter Slough Boat Ramp includes 6 other public boat ramps within 12.8 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.