Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:01 PM)
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Launch Light & Moon — July 2
local timeWaning Gibbous (94% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Balsam Branch Wildlife Area Access
| Location | TOWN OF GARFIELD, Wisconsin |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Mud Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 45.366437, -92.471163 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Polk |
Balsam Branch Wildlife Area Access is a public boat launch providing access to Mud Lake in TOWN OF GARFIELD, Wisconsin at coordinates 45.36644, -92.47116. Data published by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WI DNR).
Balsam Branch Wildlife Area Access is a public boat launch on Mud Lake in TOWN OF GARFIELD, Polk County, Wisconsin. 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: Unimproved, launch type: Carry-In, ada accessible: No. This page shows 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 TOWN OF GARFIELD • public launch in Polk • fishing access on Mud Lake • Wisconsin boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Unimproved |
|---|---|
| Launch Type | Carry-In |
| ADA Accessible | No |
| Managed By | State(DNR) |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Balsam Branch Wildlife Area Access
Is Balsam Branch Wildlife Area Access free to use?
Yes, Balsam Branch Wildlife Area Access is a public boat launch with free access in TOWN OF GARFIELD, Wisconsin.
What water does Balsam Branch Wildlife Area Access access?
Balsam Branch Wildlife Area Access provides boat launch access to Mud Lake in TOWN OF GARFIELD, Wisconsin.
How do I get to Balsam Branch Wildlife Area Access?
Balsam Branch Wildlife Area Access is located at coordinates 45.366437, -92.471163 in TOWN OF GARFIELD, Wisconsin. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 4.1 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.