French Lake, Hunting Access Public Water Access Site Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — Heat Advisory in effect.
- Advisory
- Heat Advisory
- Daylight
- Sunset 9:01 PM
- Water level
- 1.06 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 French Lake
Updated 19 min agoSource: USGS station 05275000 — ELK RIVER NEAR BIG LAKE, MN · 0.9 mi from French Lake
Launch Light & Moon — July 11
local timeWaning Crescent (10% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: French Lake, Hunting Access Public Water Access Site
| Location | Dayton, Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | French Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 45.177959, -93.501105 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Hennepin |
French Lake, Hunting Access Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch providing access to French Lake in Dayton, Minnesota at coordinates 45.17796, -93.50110. Data published by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR).
French Lake, Hunting Access Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch on French Lake in Dayton, Hennepin 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: 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 Dayton • public launch in Hennepin • fishing access on French Lake • Minnesota boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Natural |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
| Launch Type | Trailer Launch |
| Trailer Parking | 10 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 French Lake, Hunting Access Public Water Access Site
Is French Lake, Hunting Access Public Water Access Site free to use?
Yes, French Lake, Hunting Access Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch with free access in Dayton, Minnesota.
What water does French Lake, Hunting Access Public Water Access Site access?
French Lake, Hunting Access Public Water Access Site provides boat launch access to French Lake in Dayton, Minnesota.
How do I get to French Lake, Hunting Access Public Water Access Site?
French Lake, Hunting Access Public Water Access Site is located at coordinates 45.177959, -93.501105 in Dayton, 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 4.6 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.