Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:14 PM
- Water level
- 4.65 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 Caddo Lake
Updated 14 min agoSource: USGS station 07346080 — Big Cypress Ck abv SH 43 nr Karnack, TX · 6.5 mi from Caddo Lake
Launch Light & Moon — August 1
local timeWaning Gibbous (88% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Shady Rest
| Location | Oil City, Louisiana |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Caddo Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 32.772395, -93.989697 |
| Hours | Check on site |
Shady Rest is a public boat launch providing access to Caddo Lake in Oil City, Louisiana at coordinates 32.77240, -93.98970. Data published by Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LA LDWF).
Shady Rest is a public boat launch on Caddo Lake in Oil City, Louisiana. 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 Shady Rest
Is Shady Rest free to use?
Yes, Shady Rest is a public boat launch with free access in Oil City, Louisiana.
What water does Shady Rest access?
Shady Rest provides boat launch access to Caddo Lake in Oil City, Louisiana.
How do I get to Shady Rest?
Shady Rest is located at coordinates 32.772395, -93.989697 in Oil City, Louisiana. 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 6.7 mi of Shady Rest, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.