Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 7:40 PM
- Water level
- 5.18 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 1 hr agoSource: USGS station 03486000 — WATAUGA RIVER AT ELIZABETHTON, TN · 3.3 mi from Watauga River
Launch Light & Moon — July 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (78% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Rat Branch Boat Launch
| Location | Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Watauga River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 36.304266, -82.117696 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Carter County |
Rat Branch Boat Launch is a public boat launch providing access to Watauga River in Tennessee at coordinates 36.30427, -82.11770. Data published by Recreation.gov / Recreation Information Database (USACE, USFS, BLM, NPS, BOR, USFWS) (RIDB).
Rat Branch Boat Launch is a public boat launch on Watauga River in 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rat Branch Boat Launch
Is Rat Branch Boat Launch free to use?
Yes, Rat Branch Boat Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Tennessee.
What water does Rat Branch Boat Launch access?
Rat Branch Boat Launch provides boat launch access to Watauga River in Tennessee.
How do I get to Rat Branch Boat Launch?
Rat Branch Boat Launch is located at coordinates 36.304266, -82.117696 in 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
6 additional boat launches are located within 6.9 mi of Rat Branch Boat Launch, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.