Harwood Lake boat launch
Harwood Lake
The boat ramp services the Harwood Lake, which is a small lake located in the town of Great Valley in Cattaraugus County, New York. The lake is approximately 63 acres in size and has a maximum depth of 36 feet.
The body of water is suitable for recreational boating activities such as fishing, kayaking, and canoeing. According to the information available, it is not suitable for large watercraft such as speedboats or motorboats.
In summary, Harwood Lake Boat Ramp is a concrete boat ramp that services the Harwood Lake - a small lake located in the town of Great Valley in Cattaraugus County, New York. It is approximately 20 feet wide and is suitable for recreational boating activities such as fishing, kayaking, and canoeing. Large watercraft such as speedboats or motorboats are not permitted on the water.
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 Harwood Lake -- the same readings that determine whether your launch is safe and your boat is the right craft.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Genesee River At Portageville Ny | 1,990 cfs | → |
| Allegheny River At Salamanca Ny | 4,610 cfs | → |
| Oatka Creek At Warsaw Ny | 66 cfs | → |
| Genesee River At Wellsville Ny | 560 cfs | → |
| Cattaraugus Creek At Gowanda Ny | 1,070 cfs | → |
| Allegheny River At Eldred | 1,570 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 Harwood Lake as a favorite, set a discharge threshold or a wind/precipitation alert, and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Harwood Lake
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 Harwood Lake.