Button Bay Public Boat Access boat launch
Button Bay Public Boat Access
The Button Bay Public Boat Access services Otter Creek, which is a major waterway in Vermont. Otter Creek flows into Lake Champlain, which is one of the largest freshwater lakes in the United States. The lake is a popular destination for fishing, boating, and other water sports.
Various types of watercraft are permitted on Otter Creek and Lake Champlain, including motorboats, sailboats, canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards. There are no restrictions on the size of the boats that can be launched from the Button Bay Public Boat Access, although it is recommended that larger boats be launched at higher tides.
In summary, the Button Bay Public Boat Access is a concrete boat ramp in Ferrisburgh, Vermont, that services Otter Creek. The ramp is 14 feet wide and has a maximum water depth of 4 feet. It can accommodate boats of various sizes, and there are no restrictions on the type of watercraft that can be launched from it.
Plan your launch down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Area streamflow levels
USGS streamgauges around Button Bay Public Boat Access -- the same readings that determine whether your launch is safe and your boat is the right craft.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Otter Creek At Ferrisburg | 60 cfs | → |
| Lewis Creek At North Ferrisburg | 130 cfs | → |
| New Haven River At Brooksville Nr Middlebury | 187 cfs | → |
| Bouquet River At Willsboro Ny | 437 cfs | → |
| Otter Creek At Middlebury | 1,470 cfs | → |
| Laplatte River At Shelburne Falls | 76 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest paddle runs, fishing spots, and other boat launches so you can extend a day on the water.
Boating safety & etiquette
- Check the conditions before you launch
- Use the streamflow numbers, weather, and wind forecast on this page. High-cfs whitewater requires whitewater-specific craft and skill.
- Wear your life jacket
- Statistically the single biggest survival factor in a boating incident. State law often requires one per passenger.
- File a float plan
- Tell someone on shore your put-in, take-out, and expected return time. Especially for multi-day or remote trips.
- Yield at the ramp
- Prep gear in the parking lot, not on the ramp. Launch and clear quickly so others can use the lane.
- Clean, drain, dry
- Inspect, clean, drain and dry your boat between waters to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Button Bay Public Boat Access as a favorite, set a discharge threshold or a wind/precipitation alert, and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Button Bay Public Boat Access
Can I launch a motorboat here?
Most Snoflo-tracked launches support motorboats; check the operator for any horsepower restrictions, paddle-only zones, or seasonal closures.
How fresh is the streamflow data?
USGS streamgauges report continuously (every 15 minutes); the table on this page pulls the latest reading at page load.
Is there a fee?
Many federal and state boat launches charge a day-use fee. Check the operator's site before driving out.
What boat is right for these conditions?
Use the nearby streamflow numbers and river-run panel on this page to gauge current conditions. Wider, slower water is friendly for casual paddling and powerboats; high-cfs whitewater requires whitewater-specific craft and skill.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this launch, set a threshold (discharge, wind), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other launches near here
Snoflo-tracked boat launches within driving distance of Button Bay Public Boat Access.