Bear Island Lake (NE) Public Water Access Site Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:04 PM)
- Water level
- 3.65 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 Bear Island Lake
Updated 1 hr agoSource: USGS station 05126210 — SOUTH KAWISHIWI R ABV WHITE IRON LAKE NR ELY, MN · 9 mi from Bear Island Lake
Launch Light & Moon — July 14
local timeNew Moon (0% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Bear Island Lake (NE) Public Water Access Site
| Location | Birch Lake (Unorganized Territory), Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Bear Island Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 47.783588, -91.951704 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | St. Louis |
Bear Island Lake (NE) Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch providing access to Bear Island Lake in Birch Lake (Unorganized Territory), Minnesota at coordinates 47.78359, -91.95170. Data published by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR).
Bear Island Lake (NE) Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch on Bear Island Lake in Birch Lake (Unorganized Territory), St. Louis 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: Gravel, 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 Birch Lake (Unorganized Territory) • public launch in St. Louis • fishing access on Bear Island Lake • Minnesota boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Gravel |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
| Launch Type | Trailer Launch |
| Trailer Parking | 3 spaces |
| Managed By | St. Louis County |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bear Island Lake (NE) Public Water Access Site
Is Bear Island Lake (NE) Public Water Access Site free to use?
Yes, Bear Island Lake (NE) Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch with free access in Birch Lake (Unorganized Territory), Minnesota.
What water does Bear Island Lake (NE) Public Water Access Site access?
Bear Island Lake (NE) Public Water Access Site provides boat launch access to Bear Island Lake in Birch Lake (Unorganized Territory), Minnesota.
How do I get to Bear Island Lake (NE) Public Water Access Site?
Bear Island Lake (NE) Public Water Access Site is located at coordinates 47.783588, -91.951704 in Birch Lake (Unorganized Territory), 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
6 additional boat launches are located within 3.4 mi of Bear Island Lake (NE) Public Water Access Site, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.