Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:57 PM)
- Water level
- 1.04 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 37 min agoSource: USGS station 05275000 — ELK RIVER NEAR BIG LAKE, MN · 0.9 mi from French Lake
Launch Light & Moon — July 13
local timeNew Moon (3% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: French Lake Public Water Access Site
| Location | Wells Township, Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | French Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 44.332034, -93.382817 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Rice |
French Lake Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch providing access to French Lake in Wells Township, Minnesota at coordinates 44.33203, -93.38282. Data published by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR).
French Lake Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch on French Lake in Wells Township, Rice 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 Wells Township • public launch in Rice • fishing access on French Lake • Minnesota boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Concrete Slab |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
| Launch Type | Trailer Launch |
| Docks / Piers | 1 |
| Trailer Parking | 17 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 Public Water Access Site
Is French Lake Public Water Access Site free to use?
Yes, French Lake Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch with free access in Wells Township, Minnesota.
What water does French Lake Public Water Access Site access?
French Lake Public Water Access Site provides boat launch access to French Lake in Wells Township, Minnesota.
How do I get to French Lake Public Water Access Site?
French Lake Public Water Access Site is located at coordinates 44.332034, -93.382817 in Wells 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
The area surrounding French Lake Public Water Access Site includes 6 other public boat ramps within 2.9 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.