Rat Branch Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (7:49 PM)
- Water level
- 3.15 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 Watauga River
Updated 59 min agoSource: USGS station 03486000 — WATAUGA RIVER AT ELIZABETHTON, TN · 3.3 mi from Watauga River
Launch Light & Moon — June 26
local timeWaxing Gibbous (86% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Rat Branch Boat Ramp
| Location | Fish Springs, Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Watauga River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.4/5 (147 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 36.304698, -82.118908 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Carter County |
| Phone | (423) 735-1500 |
Rat Branch Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Watauga River in Fish Springs, Tennessee at coordinates 36.30470, -82.11891. Rated 4.4/5 based on 147 Google reviews.
Rat Branch Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Watauga River in Fish Springs, Carter 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.
Related: boat ramp near Fish Springs • public launch in Carter County • fishing access on Watauga River • Tennessee boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rat Branch Boat Ramp
Is Rat Branch Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Rat Branch Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Fish Springs, Tennessee.
How is Rat Branch Boat Ramp rated?
Rat Branch Boat Ramp has a 4.4 out of 5 rating based on 147 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Rat Branch Boat Ramp access?
Rat Branch Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Watauga River in Fish Springs, Tennessee.
How do I get to Rat Branch Boat Ramp?
Rat Branch Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 36.304698, -82.118908 in Fish Springs, 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
The area surrounding Rat Branch Boat Ramp includes 6 other public boat ramps within 6.8 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.