Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:29 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 — June 22
local timeFirst Quarter (48% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Chicago, Illinois Boat Launch
| Location | Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | South Branch Chicago River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 41.836787, -87.687177 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Cook County |
Chicago, Illinois Boat Launch is a public boat launch providing access to South Branch Chicago River in Chicago, Illinois at coordinates 41.83679, -87.68718.
Chicago, Illinois Boat Launch is a public boat launch on South Branch Chicago River in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. 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 Chicago • public launch in Cook County • fishing access on South Branch Chicago River • Illinois boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chicago, Illinois Boat Launch
Is Chicago, Illinois Boat Launch free to use?
Yes, Chicago, Illinois Boat Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Chicago, Illinois.
What water does Chicago, Illinois Boat Launch access?
Chicago, Illinois Boat Launch provides boat launch access to South Branch Chicago River in Chicago, Illinois.
How do I get to Chicago, Illinois Boat Launch?
Chicago, Illinois Boat Launch is located at coordinates 41.836787, -87.687177 in Chicago, 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 Chicago, Illinois Boat Launch includes 6 other public boat ramps within 2.9 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.