Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:17 PM)
- Water level
- 30.4 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 Ohio River - West
Updated 25 min agoSource: USGS station 03384500 — OHIO RIVER AT DAM 51 AT GOLCONDA, IL · 3.1 mi from Ohio River - West
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: Bay City, Illinois Boat Launch
| Location | Bay City, Illinois |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Ohio River - West |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 37.254884, -88.504490 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Pope County |
Bay City, Illinois Boat Launch is a public boat launch providing access to Ohio River - West in Bay City, Illinois at coordinates 37.25488, -88.50449. Data published by Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KY KDFWR).
Bay City, Illinois Boat Launch is a public boat launch on Ohio River - West in Bay City, Pope 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 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 Bay City, Illinois Boat Launch
Is Bay City, Illinois Boat Launch free to use?
Yes, Bay City, Illinois Boat Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Bay City, Illinois.
What water does Bay City, Illinois Boat Launch access?
Bay City, Illinois Boat Launch provides boat launch access to Ohio River - West in Bay City, Illinois.
How do I get to Bay City, Illinois Boat Launch?
Bay City, Illinois Boat Launch is located at coordinates 37.254884, -88.504490 in Bay 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 Bay City, Illinois Boat Launch includes 6 other public boat ramps within 8.2 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.