Big Stone Lake, Ortonville (N) Public Water Access Site Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:12 PM)
- Water level
- 5.37 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 Stone Lake
Updated 1 hr agoSource: USGS station 05294000 — POMME DE TERRE RIVER AT APPLETON, MN · 17.9 mi from Big Stone 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: Big Stone Lake, Ortonville (N) Public Water Access Site
| Location | Ortonville, Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Big Stone Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 45.319112, -96.458785 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Big Stone |
Big Stone Lake, Ortonville (N) Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch providing access to Big Stone Lake in Ortonville, Minnesota at coordinates 45.31911, -96.45879. Data published by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR).
Big Stone Lake, Ortonville (N) Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch on Big Stone Lake in Ortonville, Big Stone 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 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 Ortonville • public launch in Big Stone • fishing access on Big Stone Lake • Minnesota boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Concrete Slab |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
| Launch Type | Trailer Launch |
| Docks / Piers | 1 |
| Restrooms | 1 toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 5 spaces |
| Managed By | City of Ortonville |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Big Stone Lake, Ortonville (N) Public Water Access Site
Is Big Stone Lake, Ortonville (N) Public Water Access Site free to use?
Yes, Big Stone Lake, Ortonville (N) Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch with free access in Ortonville, Minnesota.
What water does Big Stone Lake, Ortonville (N) Public Water Access Site access?
Big Stone Lake, Ortonville (N) Public Water Access Site provides boat launch access to Big Stone Lake in Ortonville, Minnesota.
How do I get to Big Stone Lake, Ortonville (N) Public Water Access Site?
Big Stone Lake, Ortonville (N) Public Water Access Site is located at coordinates 45.319112, -96.458785 in Ortonville, 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
The area surrounding Big Stone Lake, Ortonville (N) Public Water Access Site includes 6 other public boat ramps within 5.9 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.