Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:27 PM
- Water level
- -0.26 ft
- Tide
- 5.018 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 · 16.7 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Saco River
Updated 15 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 timeWaxing Gibbous (71% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Saco River - Below Dam
| Location | Dayton, Maine |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Saco River |
| Access Type | Public |
| Coordinates | 43.568041, -70.553180 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | York County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Saco River - Below Dam is a boat launch providing access to Saco River in Dayton, Maine at coordinates 43.56804, -70.55318.
Saco River - Below Dam is a boat launch on Saco River in Dayton, York County, Maine. 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.
Related: boat ramp near Dayton • public launch in York County • fishing access on Saco River • Maine boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Saco River - Below Dam
What water does Saco River - Below Dam access?
Saco River - Below Dam provides boat launch access to Saco River in Dayton, Maine.
How do I get to Saco River - Below Dam?
Saco River - Below Dam is located at coordinates 43.568041, -70.553180 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
The area surrounding Saco River - Below Dam includes 6 other public boat ramps within 7.5 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.