Lakeshore Drive New Orleans boat launch
Lakeshore Drive New Orleans
Lakeshore Drive is a popular boat ramp located on Lake Pontchartrain in New Orleans, Louisiana. It is a public ramp that provides access to the lake for boaters and anglers. The ramp is made of concrete and is wide enough to accommodate larger boats. The latest information available indicates that the ramp is 20 feet wide and has a maximum water depth of 8 feet.
Lake Pontchartrain is a large brackish lake that is connected to the Gulf of Mexico. It is a popular destination for boaters and anglers, and a variety of fish can be caught in its waters, including redfish, speckled trout, and flounder. In addition to recreational boating and fishing, the lake is also used for commercial purposes, including shipping and oil drilling.
The types of craft permitted on Lake Pontchartrain vary depending on the specific regulations in place. However, it is generally permissible to operate motorized boats, sailboats, and personal watercraft on the lake. Boaters should be aware of any speed limits and other regulations in place to ensure safe and legal operation of their craft.
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.
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
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 Lakeshore Drive New Orleans as a favorite, set a discharge threshold or a wind/precipitation alert, and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Lakeshore Drive New Orleans
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
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