Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:43 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 — August 2
local timeWaning Gibbous (84% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Upper Gar Lake Boat Ramp
| Location | Spirit Lake, Iowa |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Upper Gar Lake |
| Access Type | Public |
| Coordinates | 43.424832, -95.092497 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Dickinson County |
Upper Gar Lake Boat Ramp is a boat launch providing access to Upper Gar Lake in Spirit Lake, Iowa at coordinates 43.42483, -95.09250.
Upper Gar Lake Boat Ramp is a boat launch on Upper Gar Lake in Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, Iowa. 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.
Related: boat ramp near Spirit Lake • public launch in Dickinson County • fishing access on Upper Gar Lake • Iowa boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Gar Lake Boat Ramp
What water does Upper Gar Lake Boat Ramp access?
Upper Gar Lake Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Upper Gar Lake in Spirit Lake, Iowa.
How do I get to Upper Gar Lake Boat Ramp?
Upper Gar Lake Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 43.424832, -95.092497 in Spirit Lake, Iowa. 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 Upper Gar Lake Boat Ramp includes 6 other public boat ramps within 4.1 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.