Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 7:59 PM
- Water level
- 3.2 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 Center Hill Lake
Updated 50 min agoSource: USGS station 03424730 — SMITH FORK AT TEMPERANCE HALL, TN · 9.3 mi from Center Hill Lake
Launch Light & Moon — July 15
local timeNew Moon (1% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Pates Ford Marina
| Location | Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Center Hill Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 35.883007, -85.673105 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Dekalb |
Pates Ford Marina is a public boat launch providing access to Center Hill Lake in Tennessee at coordinates 35.88301, -85.67311. Data published by Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TN TWRA).
Pates Ford Marina is a public boat launch on Center Hill Lake in Dekalb County, Tennessee. 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 Pates Ford Marina
Is Pates Ford Marina free to use?
Yes, Pates Ford Marina is a public boat launch with free access in Tennessee.
What water does Pates Ford Marina access?
Pates Ford Marina provides boat launch access to Center Hill Lake in Tennessee.
How do I get to Pates Ford Marina?
Pates Ford Marina is located at coordinates 35.883007, -85.673105 in Tennessee. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 4.0 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.