Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (7:32 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 — September 3
local timeLast Quarter (62% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Watercress Spring
| Location | Van Buren, Missouri |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Pike Creek |
| Access Type | Public |
| Coordinates | 37.000199, -91.020090 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Carter County |
Watercress Spring is a boat launch providing access to Pike Creek in Van Buren, Missouri at coordinates 37.00020, -91.02009.
Watercress Spring is a boat launch on Pike Creek in Van Buren, Carter County, Missouri. 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 Van Buren • public launch in Carter County • fishing access on Pike Creek • Missouri boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Watercress Spring
What water does Watercress Spring access?
Watercress Spring provides boat launch access to Pike Creek in Van Buren, Missouri.
How do I get to Watercress Spring?
Watercress Spring is located at coordinates 37.000199, -91.020090 in Van Buren, Missouri. 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 7.1 mi of Watercress Spring, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.