Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:45 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 timeFirst Quarter (69% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Tailwater Access
| Location | Wilkesboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | W Kerr Scott Reservoir |
| Access Type | Public |
| Coordinates | 36.136541, -81.222157 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Wilkes |
Tailwater Access is a boat launch providing access to W Kerr Scott Reservoir in Wilkesboro, North Carolina at coordinates 36.13654, -81.22216.
Tailwater Access is a boat launch on W Kerr Scott Reservoir in Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina. 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 Tailwater Access
What water does Tailwater Access access?
Tailwater Access provides boat launch access to W Kerr Scott Reservoir in Wilkesboro, North Carolina.
How do I get to Tailwater Access?
Tailwater Access is located at coordinates 36.136541, -81.222157 in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 4.2 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.