Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:05 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 9
local timeWaning Crescent (30% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Bear Lake Public Water Access Site
| Location | Hutchinson Township, Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Bear Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 44.946084, -94.307144 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | McLeod |
Bear Lake Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch providing access to Bear Lake in Hutchinson Township, Minnesota at coordinates 44.94608, -94.30714. Data published by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR).
Bear Lake Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch on Bear Lake in Hutchinson Township, McLeod 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 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 Hutchinson Township • public launch in McLeod • fishing access on Bear Lake • Minnesota boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Concrete Slab |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
| Launch Type | Trailer Launch |
| Trailer Parking | 10 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 Bear Lake Public Water Access Site
Is Bear Lake Public Water Access Site free to use?
Yes, Bear Lake Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch with free access in Hutchinson Township, Minnesota.
What water does Bear Lake Public Water Access Site access?
Bear Lake Public Water Access Site provides boat launch access to Bear Lake in Hutchinson Township, Minnesota.
How do I get to Bear Lake Public Water Access Site?
Bear Lake Public Water Access Site is located at coordinates 44.946084, -94.307144 in Hutchinson 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
6 additional boat launches are located within 3.9 mi of Bear Lake Public Water Access Site, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.