Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:27 PM)
- Water level
- 3.42 ft
- Tide
- 8.804 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 4 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 8418150 — Portland · 17.0 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Saco River
Updated 24 min agoSource: USGS station 432742070225401 — Saco River at Camp Ellis near Saco, Maine · 12.6 mi from Saco River
Launch Light & Moon — June 24
local timeFirst Quarter (69% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Saco River - Above Dam
| Location | Dayton, Maine |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Saco River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 43.569272, -70.561669 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | York County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Saco River - Above Dam is a public boat launch providing access to Saco River in Dayton, Maine at coordinates 43.56927, -70.56167. Data published by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (ME IFW).
Saco River - Above Dam is a public boat launch on Saco River in Dayton, York County, Maine. 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, 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 Saco River - Above Dam
Is Saco River - Above Dam free to use?
Yes, Saco River - Above Dam is a public boat launch with free access in Dayton, Maine.
What water does Saco River - Above Dam access?
Saco River - Above Dam provides boat launch access to Saco River in Dayton, Maine.
How do I get to Saco River - Above Dam?
Saco River - Above Dam is located at coordinates 43.569272, -70.561669 in Dayton, Maine. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 7.9 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.