Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:23 PM
- Tide
- 2.963 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 9415144 — Port Chicago · 22.8 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — July 23
local timeFirst Quarter (69% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Russo's Launch Ramp
| Location | Bethel Island, California |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Piper Slough |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 38.033877, -121.621664 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Russo's Launch Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Piper Slough in Bethel Island, California at coordinates 38.03388, -121.62166.
Russo's Launch Ramp is a public boat launch on Piper Slough in Bethel Island, Contra Costa County, California. 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 Russo's Launch Ramp
Is Russo's Launch Ramp free to use?
Yes, Russo's Launch Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Bethel Island, California.
What water does Russo's Launch Ramp access?
Russo's Launch Ramp provides boat launch access to Piper Slough in Bethel Island, California.
How do I get to Russo's Launch Ramp?
Russo's Launch Ramp is located at coordinates 38.033877, -121.621664 in Bethel Island, California. 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 6.6 mi of Russo's Launch Ramp, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.