Port Weller East Launch
St. Catharines, Ontario · Lake Ontario
Launch Details
| Address | St. Catharines, Ontario |
| Water Body | Lake Ontario |
| Season | may-oct |
| Ramp Surface | Surfaceconcrete~OSM + municipal data·Jun 10, 2026·medium |
| Lanes | Lanes—?unknown |
| Dock | Dock0~OSM + municipal data·Jun 10, 2026·medium |
| Parking | Parking0~OSM + municipal data·Jun 10, 2026·medium |
| Fee | FeeFree~OSM + municipal data·Jun 10, 2026·medium |
| Access | Accesspublic~OSM + municipal data·Jun 10, 2026·medium |
| GPS | Coordinates43.2300° N, 79.2100° W△Geocoded — approximate·low |
Record last reviewed 2026-06-10 · OSM + municipal data · Verify locally before launch
About This Launch
Boat launch located in St. Catharines area on Niagara. Provides access for recreational boating and fishing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Port Weller East Launch free to use?+
Yes, Port Weller East Launch is a free public boat launch. No fee is required to use the ramp. Parking availability may vary — check local signage on arrival.
Does Port Weller East Launch have a dock?+
Port Weller East Launch is a launch-only facility with no permanent dock. Bring enough crew to quickly clear the ramp after launching. A friend can hold the boat while you park the trailer.
What water body does Port Weller East Launch access?+
Port Weller East Launch provides launch access to Lake Ontario. Always check Environment Canada's marine forecast before launching — conditions can change quickly, especially on the Great Lakes.
Where is Port Weller East Launch located?+
Port Weller East Launch is located at St. Catharines, Ontario. GPS coordinates: 43.2300° N, 79.2100° W.
24-Hour Wave Forecast
Safety context
Conditions can differ at the ramp and on your route. Check official warnings, local notices, visibility and your boat's operating limits. You are responsible for the launch decision.
Environment Canada — Active Warning
Strong wind warning
Strong wind warning
Official Forecast
Environment Canada · Lake Ontario
Lac Ontario Est
Today Tonight and Sunday.
Wind south 15 knots increasing to southwest 20 early this morning then veering to west 25 near noon. Wind veering to northwest 20 this evening then diminishing to northwest 15 overnight. Wind diminishing to northwest 10 Sunday morning then increasing to west 15 Sunday afternoon. Wind diminishing to northwest 10 Sunday evening.
Scattered showers and smoke ending this evening with a risk of thunderstorms. Visibility as low as 1 mile in smoke.
Lac Ontario Ouest
Today Tonight and Sunday.
Wind southwest 15 knots increasing to southwest 20 this morning then veering to northwest 20 early this evening. Wind diminishing to north 15 near midnight and to north 10 Sunday morning. Wind becoming light Sunday afternoon then becoming northwest 10 Sunday evening.
Scattered showers ending this evening with a risk of thunderstorms. Smoke dissipating near noon. Smoke forming this evening and dissipating Sunday morning. Visibility as low as 1 mile in smoke.
Extended Outlook
Monday
Wind light becoming southwest 15 knots late in the day.
Tuesday
Wind southwest 15 knots increasing to southwest 20.
Wednesday
Wind northwest 20 knots.
Not for navigation. Verify official charts and local conditions.