Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:32 PM)
- Water level
- 4.95 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 Sterlink Lake
Updated 1 hr agoSource: USGS station 05527800 — DES PLAINES RIVER AT RUSSELL, IL · 0.8 mi from Sterlink Lake
Launch Light & Moon — June 22
local timeFirst Quarter (47% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Sterlink Lake Boat Launch
| Location | Rosecrans, Illinois |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Sterlink Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 42.472740, -87.945076 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Lake County |
Sterlink Lake Boat Launch is a public boat launch providing access to Sterlink Lake in Rosecrans, Illinois at coordinates 42.47274, -87.94508.
Sterlink Lake Boat Launch is a public boat launch on Sterlink Lake in Rosecrans, Lake County, Illinois. 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.
Related: boat ramp near Rosecrans • public launch in Lake County • fishing access on Sterlink Lake • Illinois boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sterlink Lake Boat Launch
Is Sterlink Lake Boat Launch free to use?
Yes, Sterlink Lake Boat Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Rosecrans, Illinois.
What water does Sterlink Lake Boat Launch access?
Sterlink Lake Boat Launch provides boat launch access to Sterlink Lake in Rosecrans, Illinois.
How do I get to Sterlink Lake Boat Launch?
Sterlink Lake Boat Launch is located at coordinates 42.472740, -87.945076 in Rosecrans, 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
The area surrounding Sterlink Lake Boat Launch includes 6 other public boat ramps within 7.3 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.