Schmitt Island Boat Ramp on Lake Peosta Channel, Dubuque, IA

Launch details
Type	Kayak and canoe launch
Address	Dubuque, IA
Water	Lake Peosta Channel
Park	Gerald McAleece Park & Recreation Complex
Surface	concrete
Launch fee	free
Managed by	City of Dubuque

Illustration: a low floating kayak launch dock with a roller slide on a quiet river — Illustration only. Schmitt Island Boat Ramp itself may look different.

Before you launch at Schmitt Island Boat Ramp

Life jackets on before launching at Schmitt Island Boat Ramp, especially for kids.
Pack keys and phone in a dry bag before you push off from Schmitt Island Boat Ramp.
Clean, drain and dry your boat and trailer before you leave Schmitt Island Boat Ramp, so invasive mussels and plants don't travel to the next lake.

More in our guide: How to launch a kayak or canoe.

For the put-in

Illustration Top pick Pelican universal kayak, canoe and SUP cart Many launches are a long walk from parking. A folding cart turns that carry into an easy roll. View on Amazon
Illustration Bestseller Earth Pak waterproof roll-top dry bag Keys, phone and a dry shirt stay dry even if you tip over at the put-in. View on Amazon
Illustration Stearns adult life vest, USCG approved Type III Federal rules require a wearable life jacket for every person on a kayak, canoe or boat. View on Amazon

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About Schmitt Island Boat Ramp

How do I get to Schmitt Island Boat Ramp?

Schmitt Island Boat Ramp is in Dubuque, Iowa. The directions button above routes you to the pin for Schmitt Island Boat Ramp.

Which lake or river does Schmitt Island Boat Ramp access?

Lake Peosta Channel, in Dubuque.

Is Schmitt Island Boat Ramp free?

According to the map data there is no fee at Schmitt Island Boat Ramp.

Who manages Schmitt Island Boat Ramp?

The map data names City of Dubuque as the operator of Schmitt Island Boat Ramp.

Where else can you launch near Schmitt Island Boat Ramp?

A.Y. McDonald Park Boat Ramp in Dubuque (under 1 mile), AY McDonald Park put_in in Dubuque (under 1 mile) and Rivers Edge Plaza in Dubuque (1 mile).

Other launches near Dubuque

A.Y. McDonald Park Boat Ramp Dubuque, <1 mi
AY McDonald Park put_in Dubuque, <1 mi
Rivers Edge Plaza Dubuque, 1.3 mi
East Dubuque Ramp Dubuque, 1.3 mi

Before you launch at Schmitt Island Boat Ramp

For the put-in

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The life jacket rule for every paddler

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