Launch Conditions
Not advisedLaunch not advised right now — Flood Watch in effect.
- Advisory
- Flood Watch
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:25 PM — under 2h
- Water level
- 4.88 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 Carlyle Lake
Updated 17 min agoSource: USGS station 05592900 — EAST FORK KASKASKIA RIVER NEAR SANDOVAL, IL · 5.9 mi from Carlyle Lake
Launch Light & Moon — June 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (74% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Patoka Access
| Location | Pope township, Illinois |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Carlyle Lake |
| Access Type | Public |
| Coordinates | 38.766980, -89.215252 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Fayette County |
Patoka Access is a boat launch providing access to Carlyle Lake in Pope township, Illinois at coordinates 38.76698, -89.21525.
Patoka Access is a boat launch on Carlyle Lake in Pope township, Fayette County, Illinois. 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 Pope township • public launch in Fayette County • fishing access on Carlyle Lake • Illinois boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Patoka Access
What water does Patoka Access access?
Patoka Access provides boat launch access to Carlyle Lake in Pope township, Illinois.
How do I get to Patoka Access?
Patoka Access is located at coordinates 38.766980, -89.215252 in Pope township, Illinois. 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 3.5 mi of Patoka Access, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.