Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 9:06 PM
- Water level
- 2.44 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 Rice Lake
Updated 18 min agoSource: USGS station 05212700 — PRAIRIE RIVER NEAR TACONITE, MN · 8.7 mi from Big Rice Lake
Launch Light & Moon — July 12
local timeNew Moon (4% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Big Rice Lake Public Water Access Site
| Location | Sandy Township, Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Big Rice Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 47.703457, -92.498401 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | St. Louis |
Big Rice Lake Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch providing access to Big Rice Lake in Sandy Township, Minnesota at coordinates 47.70346, -92.49840. Data published by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR).
Big Rice Lake Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch on Big Rice Lake in Sandy Township, 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 Sandy Township • public launch in St. Louis • fishing access on Big Rice Lake • Minnesota boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Gravel |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
| Launch Type | Trailer Launch |
| Docks / Piers | 1 |
| Restrooms | 1 toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 12 spaces |
| Managed By | U.S. Forest Service |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Big Rice Lake Public Water Access Site
Is Big Rice Lake Public Water Access Site free to use?
Yes, Big Rice Lake Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch with free access in Sandy Township, Minnesota.
What water does Big Rice Lake Public Water Access Site access?
Big Rice Lake Public Water Access Site provides boat launch access to Big Rice Lake in Sandy Township, Minnesota.
How do I get to Big Rice Lake Public Water Access Site?
Big Rice Lake Public Water Access Site is located at coordinates 47.703457, -92.498401 in Sandy 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 9.0 mi of Big Rice Lake Public Water Access Site, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.