Boat Ramps / Utah / Take Out Boat Ramp
Colorado River

Take Out Boat Ramp

Moab, UtahGPS: 38.6625, -109.4999

Operating Hours5:00 AM – 10:00 PM (Daily)
Launch Fee / PassesFree Access / Free Parking
Ramp SurfaceHardpacked Gravel Launch
Trailer ParkingPaved Boat Trailer Parking Lot
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Launch & Waterway Information

Public boat launch and water access at Take Out Boat Ramp serving Colorado River in Moab, Utah. Managed by Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation, this site provides convenient launch facilities for recreational boating, fishing, kayaking, and watersports. Check local water levels and seasonal safety guidelines prior to departure.

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Fish Species & Seasons on Colorado River

Popular sportfish species, prime bite seasons, effective tactics, and state regulations for Utah.

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Rainbow & Brown TroutRainbow & Brown Trout
Spring & Fall Cool Water Periods

Troll flashers and spoons in deep cool thermoclines or cast spinners and inline flies near inflow streams.

Smallmouth BassSmallmouth Bass
Late Spring & Early Autumn

Focus on rocky points, gravel humps, and current breaks with crankbaits, tube jigs, and drop-shot rigs.

WalleyeWalleye
Spring Post-Spawn & Autumn Evenings

Fish low-light periods and night hours along weedlines and rocky reefs using nightcrawler harnesses and jig-and-minnow combos.

Northern PikeNorthern Pike
Early Spring & Late Fall

Work shallow vegetated bays with large spinnerbaits, spoons (Daredevle), and jerkbaits with steel leaders.

Best Times & Conditions

Dawn (5:30 AM – 9:00 AM) and Dusk (6:00 PM – Sunset). Peak feeding occurs during low-light conditions and moving tidal or river currents.

Spring spawn and fall transitions are prime for Rainbow & Brown Trout and Smallmouth Bass. Summer night fishing is popular for catfish and walleye.
State Regulations & Licensing

A valid Utah Resident or Non-Resident Fishing License is required for all anglers age 16+. Follow state size limits, creel limits, and aquatic nuisance species (ANS) boat drainage regulations.

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Launch Ramp GPS Location

38.66248° N, -109.49988° W
Take Out Boat RampColorado River · Moab, Utah

Facility Specifications

Primary Waterway
Colorado River →
Managing Agency
Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation
Access Type
Public Boat Ramp & Launch Site
Verification Status
Verified Public Directory Record

Available Amenities & Facilities

Boat launch
Parking
Restrooms
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