Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:09 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 12
local timeNew Moon (3% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Balsam Lake Public Water Access Site
| Location | Balsam Township, Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Balsam Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 47.519143, -93.402263 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Itasca |
Balsam Lake Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch providing access to Balsam Lake in Balsam Township, Minnesota at coordinates 47.51914, -93.40226. Data published by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR).
Balsam Lake Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch on Balsam Lake in Balsam Township, Itasca 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.
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Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Concrete Slab |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
| Launch Type | Trailer Launch |
| Docks / Piers | 1 |
| Trailer Parking | 6 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 Balsam Lake Public Water Access Site
Is Balsam Lake Public Water Access Site free to use?
Yes, Balsam Lake Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch with free access in Balsam Township, Minnesota.
What water does Balsam Lake Public Water Access Site access?
Balsam Lake Public Water Access Site provides boat launch access to Balsam Lake in Balsam Township, Minnesota.
How do I get to Balsam Lake Public Water Access Site?
Balsam Lake Public Water Access Site is located at coordinates 47.519143, -93.402263 in Balsam Township, 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 Balsam Lake Public Water Access Site includes 6 other public boat ramps within 5.0 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.