Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:22 PM)
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Launch Light & Moon — June 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (75% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Sandy Creek
| Location | Barren township, Illinois |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Sandy Creek |
| Access Type | Public |
| Coordinates | 38.059490, -88.991048 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Franklin County |
Sandy Creek is a boat launch providing access to Sandy Creek in Barren township, Illinois at coordinates 38.05949, -88.99105.
Sandy Creek is a boat launch on Sandy Creek in Barren township, Franklin County, Illinois. This page shows 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 Sandy Creek
What water does Sandy Creek access?
Sandy Creek provides boat launch access to Sandy Creek in Barren township, Illinois.
How do I get to Sandy Creek?
Sandy Creek is located at coordinates 38.059490, -88.991048 in Barren township, 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
6 additional boat launches are located within 2.8 mi of Sandy Creek, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.