Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 5:59 PM — under 2h
- Water temp
- 51°F · cold-water risk
- Water level
- 2.77 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 Rat Lake
Updated 1 hr agoSource: USGS station 12447200 — OKANOGAN RIVER AT MALOTT, WA · 8.7 mi from Rat Lake
Launch Light & Moon — October 21
local timeWaxing Gibbous (82% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Rat Lake
| Location | Washington |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Rat Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 48.175732, -119.807913 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Okanogan |
Rat Lake is a public boat launch providing access to Rat Lake in Washington at coordinates 48.17573, -119.80791. Data published by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WA WDFW).
Rat Lake is a public boat launch on Rat Lake in Okanogan County, Washington. 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 Lake
Is Rat Lake free to use?
Yes, Rat Lake is a public boat launch with free access in Washington.
What water does Rat Lake access?
Rat Lake provides boat launch access to Rat Lake in Washington.
How do I get to Rat Lake?
Rat Lake is located at coordinates 48.175732, -119.807913 in Washington. 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 9.7 mi of Rat Lake, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.