Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:23 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 1
local timeWaning Gibbous (95% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Rat & Beaver WMA
| Location | Conterra, Nebraska |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Coleman Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 42.448480, -100.645011 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Cherry |
Rat & Beaver WMA is a public boat launch providing access to Coleman Lake in Conterra, Nebraska at coordinates 42.44848, -100.64501. Data published by Nebraska Game and Parks Commission (NE GPC).
Rat & Beaver WMA is a public boat launch on Coleman Lake in Conterra, Cherry County, Nebraska. 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 Conterra • public launch in Cherry • fishing access on Coleman Lake • Nebraska boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rat & Beaver WMA
Is Rat & Beaver WMA free to use?
Yes, Rat & Beaver WMA is a public boat launch with free access in Conterra, Nebraska.
What water does Rat & Beaver WMA access?
Rat & Beaver WMA provides boat launch access to Coleman Lake in Conterra, Nebraska.
How do I get to Rat & Beaver WMA?
Rat & Beaver WMA is located at coordinates 42.448480, -100.645011 in Conterra, Nebraska. 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 7.4 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.