Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 9:01 PM
- Water level
- 4.74 ft
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Water Conditions on Artichoke Lake
Updated 1 hr agoSource: USGS station 05294000 — POMME DE TERRE RIVER AT APPLETON, MN · 12.6 mi from Artichoke Lake
Launch Light & Moon — July 25
local timeWaxing Gibbous (85% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Artichoke Lake (N) Public Water Access Site
| Location | Artichoke, Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Artichoke Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 45.381498, -96.155963 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Big Stone |
Artichoke Lake (N) Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch providing access to Artichoke Lake in Artichoke, Minnesota at coordinates 45.38150, -96.15596. Data published by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR).
Artichoke Lake (N) Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch on Artichoke Lake in Artichoke, Big Stone County, Minnesota. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. Facility details on record include ramp surface: Concrete Slab, launch lanes: 1, launch type: Trailer Launch. This page shows live USGS water level and temperature, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
Related: boat ramp near Artichoke • public launch in Big Stone • fishing access on Artichoke Lake • Minnesota boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Concrete Slab |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
| Launch Type | Trailer Launch |
| Docks / Piers | 1 |
| Trailer Parking | 20 spaces |
| Managed By | DNR Division of Parks and Trails |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Artichoke Lake (N) Public Water Access Site
Is Artichoke Lake (N) Public Water Access Site free to use?
Yes, Artichoke Lake (N) Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch with free access in Artichoke, Minnesota.
What water does Artichoke Lake (N) Public Water Access Site access?
Artichoke Lake (N) Public Water Access Site provides boat launch access to Artichoke Lake in Artichoke, Minnesota.
How do I get to Artichoke Lake (N) Public Water Access Site?
Artichoke Lake (N) Public Water Access Site is located at coordinates 45.381498, -96.155963 in Artichoke, Minnesota. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
The area surrounding Artichoke Lake (N) Public Water Access Site includes 6 other public boat ramps within 10.6 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.