Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:32 PM)
- Water level
- 4.94 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 Sterlink Lake
Updated 43 min agoSource: USGS station 05527800 — DES PLAINES RIVER AT RUSSELL, IL · 0.8 mi from Sterlink Lake
Launch Light & Moon — June 22
local timeFirst Quarter (47% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Van Patten Woods Canoe Launch
| Location | Wadsworth, Illinois |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Sterlink Lake |
| Access Type | Public |
| Coordinates | 42.489084, -87.925174 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Lake County |
Van Patten Woods Canoe Launch is a boat launch providing access to Sterlink Lake in Wadsworth, Illinois at coordinates 42.48908, -87.92517.
Van Patten Woods Canoe Launch is a boat launch on Sterlink Lake in Wadsworth, Lake 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.
Related: boat ramp near Wadsworth • public launch in Lake County • fishing access on Sterlink Lake • Illinois boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Van Patten Woods Canoe Launch
What water does Van Patten Woods Canoe Launch access?
Van Patten Woods Canoe Launch provides boat launch access to Sterlink Lake in Wadsworth, Illinois.
How do I get to Van Patten Woods Canoe Launch?
Van Patten Woods Canoe Launch is located at coordinates 42.489084, -87.925174 in Wadsworth, 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
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 7.2 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.