Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:02 PM)
- Tide
- 8.046 ft now
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Tide Conditions
Updated 7 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 9447130 — Seattle · 19.8 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — July 14
local timeNew Moon (0% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Richter
| Location | Pleasant Hill, Washington |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Janicke Slough |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 47.596883, -121.913908 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | King |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Richter is a public boat launch providing access to Janicke Slough in Pleasant Hill, Washington at coordinates 47.59688, -121.91391. Data published by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WA WDFW).
Richter is a public boat launch on Janicke Slough in Pleasant Hill, King 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 current NOAA tide readings, 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 Richter
Is Richter free to use?
Yes, Richter is a public boat launch with free access in Pleasant Hill, Washington.
What water does Richter access?
Richter provides boat launch access to Janicke Slough in Pleasant Hill, Washington.
How do I get to Richter?
Richter is located at coordinates 47.596883, -121.913908 in Pleasant Hill, 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
The area surrounding Richter includes 6 other public boat ramps within 3.0 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.