Welch Landing Access is a public boat ramp on Current River in Licking, MO. From Springfield it's roughly 96 miles in a straight line. Closest alternative: Upper Akers in Licking (1 mile).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Licking, MO |
| Water | Current River |
| Surface | gravel |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
State agency for boat ramps around Licking: Missouri Department of Conservation (accesses); Missouri State Highway Patrol Water Patrol Division (boating rules).
Welch Landing Access is one of 12 public launches on Current River. All launches on Current River
Details: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Welch Landing Access is in Licking, Missouri. Open the map link to see where Welch Landing Access sits on the shore.
It gives you access to Current River.
The map data has no fee details for Welch Landing Access, so check the signs or the agency that runs it before you go.
Yes in most cases. At busy times, wait for a gap between trailers at Welch Landing Access. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Chilton Memorial Canoe Ramp in Winona, about 20 miles away.
Upper Akers in Licking (1 mile), Akers Lower in Salem (1 mile) and Cedar Grove in Licking (3.2 miles).
Boat Ramps Nearby