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Big Fork River, Gowdy Public Water Access Site Boat Ramp

Launch Conditions

Good to launch

Conditions look good for launching.

Advisories
None active
Daylight
Sunset 9:03 PM
Water level
2.69 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 Big Fork River

Updated 57 min ago
Gage Height
2.69ft
Streamflow
82.20cfs

Source: USGS station 05132000BIG FORK RIVER AT BIG FALLS, MN · 7 mi from Big Fork River

Launch Light & Moon — July 24

local time
First Light
5:02 AM
Sunrise
5:40 AM
Sunset
9:03 PM
Last Light
9:41 PM

Waxing Gibbous (75% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.

Location

Quick Facts: Big Fork River, Gowdy Public Water Access Site

Quick facts about Big Fork River, Gowdy Public Water Access Site
LocationHendrickson Landing, Minnesota
WaterbodyBig Fork River
Access TypePublic - Free
Coordinates48.299138, -93.820383
HoursCheck on site
CountyKoochiching

Big Fork River, Gowdy Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch providing access to Big Fork River in Hendrickson Landing, Minnesota at coordinates 48.29914, -93.82038. Data published by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR).

Big Fork River, Gowdy Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch on Big Fork River in Hendrickson Landing, Koochiching 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: Natural, launch lanes: 1, launch type: Carry-In. 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 Hendrickson Landing • public launch in Koochiching • fishing access on Big Fork River • Minnesota boat launch

Facilities & Amenities

Facilities and amenities at Big Fork River, Gowdy Public Water Access Site
Ramp SurfaceNatural
Launch Lanes1
Launch TypeCarry-In
Trailer Parking2 spaces
Managed ByDNR Division of Forestry

Facility details from the managing agency's public records.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Big Fork River, Gowdy Public Water Access Site

Is Big Fork River, Gowdy Public Water Access Site free to use?

Yes, Big Fork River, Gowdy Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch with free access in Hendrickson Landing, Minnesota.

What water does Big Fork River, Gowdy Public Water Access Site access?

Big Fork River, Gowdy Public Water Access Site provides boat launch access to Big Fork River in Hendrickson Landing, Minnesota.

How do I get to Big Fork River, Gowdy Public Water Access Site?

Big Fork River, Gowdy Public Water Access Site is located at coordinates 48.299138, -93.820383 in Hendrickson Landing, Minnesota. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.

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