Big Fork River, Johnson Public Water Access Site Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 9:02 PM — under 2h
- Water level
- 2.71 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 1 hr agoSource: USGS station 05132000 — BIG FORK RIVER AT BIG FALLS, MN · 7 mi from Big Fork River
Launch Light & Moon — July 23
local timeWaxing Gibbous (69% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Big Fork River, Johnson Public Water Access Site
| Location | Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Big Fork River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 48.088628, -93.681693 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Koochiching |
Big Fork River, Johnson Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch providing access to Big Fork River in Minnesota at coordinates 48.08863, -93.68169. Data published by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR).
Big Fork River, Johnson Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch on Big Fork River in 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 launch type: Carry-In, trailer parking: 3 spaces, managed by: DNR Division of Forestry. 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 launch in Koochiching • fishing access on Big Fork River • Minnesota boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Launch Type | Carry-In |
|---|---|
| Trailer Parking | 3 spaces |
| Managed By | DNR Division of Forestry |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Big Fork River, Johnson Public Water Access Site
Is Big Fork River, Johnson Public Water Access Site free to use?
Yes, Big Fork River, Johnson Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch with free access in Minnesota.
What water does Big Fork River, Johnson Public Water Access Site access?
Big Fork River, Johnson Public Water Access Site provides boat launch access to Big Fork River in Minnesota.
How do I get to Big Fork River, Johnson Public Water Access Site?
Big Fork River, Johnson Public Water Access Site is located at coordinates 48.088628, -93.681693 in 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
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 12.0 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.