Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (7:16 PM)
- Water level
- 5.58 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 Stump Lake
Updated 33 min agoSource: USGS station 05389000 — Yellow River near Ion, IA · 3.6 mi from Stump Lake
Launch Light & Moon — September 12
local timeNew Moon (2% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Stump Lake Boat Ramp
| Location | Gilead, Illinois |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Stump Lake |
| Access Type | Public |
| Coordinates | 39.125482, -90.678497 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Calhoun County |
Stump Lake Boat Ramp is a boat launch providing access to Stump Lake in Gilead, Illinois at coordinates 39.12548, -90.67850.
Stump Lake Boat Ramp is a boat launch on Stump Lake in Gilead, Calhoun County, Illinois. 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 Stump Lake Boat Ramp
What water does Stump Lake Boat Ramp access?
Stump Lake Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Stump Lake in Gilead, Illinois.
How do I get to Stump Lake Boat Ramp?
Stump Lake Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 39.125482, -90.678497 in Gilead, 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 Stump Lake Boat Ramp includes 6 other public boat ramps within 3.8 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.