Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:18 PM
- Water level
- 8.48 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 Rend Lake
Updated 28 min agoSource: USGS station 05595952 — BIG MUDDY RIVER BELOW REND LAKE NR BENTON, IL · 3.7 mi from Rend Lake
Launch Light & Moon — July 15
local timeNew Moon (1% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Rend Lake
| Location | Rend City, Illinois |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Rend Lake |
| Access Type | Public |
| Coordinates | 38.038784, -88.984681 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Franklin County |
Rend Lake is a boat launch providing access to Rend Lake in Rend City, Illinois at coordinates 38.03878, -88.98468.
Rend Lake is a boat launch on Rend Lake in Rend City, Franklin County, Illinois. 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 Rend City • public launch in Franklin County • fishing access on Rend Lake • Illinois boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rend Lake
What water does Rend Lake access?
Rend Lake provides boat launch access to Rend Lake in Rend City, Illinois.
How do I get to Rend Lake?
Rend Lake is located at coordinates 38.038784, -88.984681 in Rend City, Illinois. 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 Rend Lake includes 6 other public boat ramps within 3.8 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.