Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:27 PM)
- Water level
- 5.27 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 Mattaponi River
Updated 1 hr agoSource: USGS station 0167357970 — MONCUIN CREEK BELOW US HWY 360 NEAR MANQUIN, VA · 8.7 mi from Mattaponi River
Launch Light & Moon — July 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (72% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Wright
| Location | Rixey, Virginia |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Mattaponi River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 38.060438, -77.384104 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Caroline |
Wright is a public boat launch providing access to Mattaponi River in Rixey, Virginia at coordinates 38.06044, -77.38410. Data published by Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (VA DWR).
Wright is a public boat launch on Mattaponi River in Rixey, Caroline County, Virginia. 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.
Related: boat ramp near Rixey • public launch in Caroline • fishing access on Mattaponi River • Virginia boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wright
Is Wright free to use?
Yes, Wright is a public boat launch with free access in Rixey, Virginia.
What water does Wright access?
Wright provides boat launch access to Mattaponi River in Rixey, Virginia.
How do I get to Wright?
Wright is located at coordinates 38.060438, -77.384104 in Rixey, Virginia. 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 Wright includes 6 other public boat ramps within 13.2 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.