Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:51 PM — under 2h
- Water temp
- 69°F
- Water level
- 6.26 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 Loyalhanna Creek
Updated 13 min agoSource: USGS station 03045010 — Loyalhanna Creek at Latrobe, PA · 4.4 mi from Loyalhanna Creek
Launch Light & Moon — June 22
local timeFirst Quarter (54% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Tailwater
| Location | Loyalhanna, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Loyalhanna Creek |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 40.457502, -79.450597 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Westmoreland |
Tailwater is a public boat launch providing access to Loyalhanna Creek in Loyalhanna, Pennsylvania at coordinates 40.45750, -79.45060. Data published by Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PA PFBC).
Tailwater is a public boat launch on Loyalhanna Creek in Loyalhanna, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. 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 Loyalhanna • public launch in Westmoreland • fishing access on Loyalhanna Creek • Pennsylvania boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tailwater
Is Tailwater free to use?
Yes, Tailwater is a public boat launch with free access in Loyalhanna, Pennsylvania.
What water does Tailwater access?
Tailwater provides boat launch access to Loyalhanna Creek in Loyalhanna, Pennsylvania.
How do I get to Tailwater?
Tailwater is located at coordinates 40.457502, -79.450597 in Loyalhanna, Pennsylvania. 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 6.5 mi of Tailwater, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.