Launch Conditions
Not advisedLaunch not advised right now — Extreme Heat Watch in effect.
- Advisory
- Extreme Heat Watch
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:33 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 — July 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (72% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Pictured Rocks Boat Landing
| Location | Springhole, Iowa |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Maquoketa River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 42.206384, -91.102885 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Jones County |
Pictured Rocks Boat Landing is a public boat launch providing access to Maquoketa River in Springhole, Iowa at coordinates 42.20638, -91.10288.
Pictured Rocks Boat Landing is a public boat launch on Maquoketa River in Springhole, Jones County, Iowa. 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 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 Springhole • public launch in Jones County • fishing access on Maquoketa River • Iowa boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pictured Rocks Boat Landing
Is Pictured Rocks Boat Landing free to use?
Yes, Pictured Rocks Boat Landing is a public boat launch with free access in Springhole, Iowa.
What water does Pictured Rocks Boat Landing access?
Pictured Rocks Boat Landing provides boat launch access to Maquoketa River in Springhole, Iowa.
How do I get to Pictured Rocks Boat Landing?
Pictured Rocks Boat Landing is located at coordinates 42.206384, -91.102885 in Springhole, 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
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 13.6 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.