Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:57 PM)
- Water temp
- 77°F
- Water level
- 4.4 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 Platte River
Updated 31 min agoSource: USGS station 04071765 — OCONTO RIVER NEAR OCONTO, WI · 8.2 mi from Platte River
Launch Light & Moon — July 31
local timeWaning Gibbous (93% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Willow Island
| Location | Willow Island, Nebraska |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Platte River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 40.876789, -100.070225 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Dawson |
Willow Island is a public boat launch providing access to Platte River in Willow Island, Nebraska at coordinates 40.87679, -100.07022. Data published by Nebraska Game and Parks Commission (NE GPC).
Willow Island is a public boat launch on Platte River in Willow Island, Dawson County, Nebraska. 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 Willow Island
Is Willow Island free to use?
Yes, Willow Island is a public boat launch with free access in Willow Island, Nebraska.
What water does Willow Island access?
Willow Island provides boat launch access to Platte River in Willow Island, Nebraska.
How do I get to Willow Island?
Willow Island is located at coordinates 40.876789, -100.070225 in Willow Island, Nebraska. 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 10.9 mi of Willow Island, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.