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Boat Launches in Minnesota

Public boat launches across Minnesota, on a map, with the water each one sits on.

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Launching a boat in Minnesota

Angling Hubs maps 2,307 boat launches in Minnesota across 1,241 named waters. 2,204 are public access, and 103 are semi-private, so access may be limited to residents, members or permit holders. Every launch on this page carries its coordinates, so you can route to the ramp rather than to the lake.

Busiest waters in Minnesota

  • Mississippi River (81)
  • Long Lake (40)
  • Mille Lacs Lake (37)
  • Minnesota River (33)
  • Round Lake (21)
  • Clear Lake (20)
  • Bass Lake (18)
  • Island Lake (17)
  • Leech Lake (16)
  • Eagle Lake (15)
  • Pelican Lake (15)
  • St. Croix River (15)

Common questions about Minnesota boat launches

How many public boat launches are there in Minnesota?
Angling Hubs maps 2,307 boat launches in Minnesota across 1,241 named waters. 2,204 are public access and 103 are semi-private, meaning access may be limited to residents, members or permit holders.
Which waters in Minnesota have the most boat launches?
By mapped launch count: Mississippi River (81), Long Lake (40), Mille Lacs Lake (37), Minnesota River (33) and Round Lake (21). Counts are the number of separate ramps on each water, not the number of lanes.
Is there a fee to use boat launches in Minnesota?
Launch fees are set by whoever manages the ramp, and Angling Hubs does not hold fee data for Minnesota yet, so check the managing agency or marina before you tow. Ramps marked semi-private may also require a permit or membership.

Launch data from the USGS National Boat Ramps dataset, released into the public domain (CC0). Confirm ramp conditions, fees, and seasonal access locally before you launch.