Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:53 PM)
- Water level
- 10.58 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 Allegheny River
Updated 27 min agoSource: USGS station 03033000 — Allegheny River near Rimer, PA · 5.2 mi from Allegheny River
Launch Light & Moon — June 23
local timeFirst Quarter (65% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Tarentum
| Location | Tarentum Boro, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Allegheny River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 40.598898, -79.756943 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Allegheny |
Tarentum is a public boat launch providing access to Allegheny River in Tarentum Boro, Pennsylvania at coordinates 40.59890, -79.75694. Data published by Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PA PFBC).
Tarentum is a public boat launch on Allegheny River in Tarentum Boro, Allegheny 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tarentum
Is Tarentum free to use?
Yes, Tarentum is a public boat launch with free access in Tarentum Boro, Pennsylvania.
What water does Tarentum access?
Tarentum provides boat launch access to Allegheny River in Tarentum Boro, Pennsylvania.
How do I get to Tarentum?
Tarentum is located at coordinates 40.598898, -79.756943 in Tarentum Boro, 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
The area surrounding Tarentum includes 6 other public boat ramps within 4.6 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.