Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 9:28 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 — August 1
local timeWaning Gibbous (89% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Portage Cove Harbor Launch Ramp
| Location | Haines, Alaska |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Johnson Creek |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 59.234533, -135.441733 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Haines Borough |
Portage Cove Harbor Launch Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Johnson Creek in Haines, Alaska at coordinates 59.23453, -135.44173. Data published by Alaska Department of Fish and Game (AK ADFG).
Portage Cove Harbor Launch Ramp is a public boat launch on Johnson Creek in Haines, Haines Borough County, Alaska. 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 5 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
Related: boat ramp near Haines • public launch in Haines Borough • fishing access on Johnson Creek • Alaska boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Portage Cove Harbor Launch Ramp
Is Portage Cove Harbor Launch Ramp free to use?
Yes, Portage Cove Harbor Launch Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Haines, Alaska.
What water does Portage Cove Harbor Launch Ramp access?
Portage Cove Harbor Launch Ramp provides boat launch access to Johnson Creek in Haines, Alaska.
How do I get to Portage Cove Harbor Launch Ramp?
Portage Cove Harbor Launch Ramp is located at coordinates 59.234533, -135.441733 in Haines, Alaska. 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 Portage Cove Harbor Launch Ramp includes 5 other public boat ramps within 12.3 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.