Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:01 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 22
local timeFirst Quarter (48% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: South Gate Boat Ramp
| Location | Rockford Township, Iowa |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | DeSoto Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 41.493930, -96.012036 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Pottawattamie County |
South Gate Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to DeSoto Lake in Rockford Township, Iowa at coordinates 41.49393, -96.01204.
South Gate Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on DeSoto Lake in Rockford Township, Pottawattamie County, Iowa. 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 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 South Gate Boat Ramp
Is South Gate Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, South Gate Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Rockford Township, Iowa.
What water does South Gate Boat Ramp access?
South Gate Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to DeSoto Lake in Rockford Township, Iowa.
How do I get to South Gate Boat Ramp?
South Gate Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 41.493930, -96.012036 in Rockford Township, Iowa. 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 7.7 mi of South Gate Boat Ramp, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.