Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:04 PM)
- Water temp
- 59°F
- Water level
- 1.59 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 Elliot Lake
Updated 2 hr agoSource: USGS station 04043244 — EAST BRANCH SALMON TROUT RIVER NEAR DODGE CITY, MI · 15 mi from Elliot Lake
Launch Light & Moon — July 12
local timeNew Moon (3% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Elliot Lake Public Water Access Site
| Location | Makinen, Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Elliot Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 47.314963, -92.450175 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | St. Louis |
Elliot Lake Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch providing access to Elliot Lake in Makinen, Minnesota at coordinates 47.31496, -92.45018. Data published by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR).
Elliot Lake Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch on Elliot Lake in Makinen, 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 Makinen • public launch in St. Louis • fishing access on Elliot Lake • Minnesota boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Gravel |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
| Launch Type | Trailer Launch |
| Trailer Parking | 2 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 Elliot Lake Public Water Access Site
Is Elliot Lake Public Water Access Site free to use?
Yes, Elliot Lake Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch with free access in Makinen, Minnesota.
What water does Elliot Lake Public Water Access Site access?
Elliot Lake Public Water Access Site provides boat launch access to Elliot Lake in Makinen, Minnesota.
How do I get to Elliot Lake Public Water Access Site?
Elliot Lake Public Water Access Site is located at coordinates 47.314963, -92.450175 in Makinen, 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 5.9 mi of Elliot Lake Public Water Access Site, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.