Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:06 PM)
- Water level
- 4.91 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 Hanson Lake
Updated 1 hr agoSource: USGS station 04024430 — NEMADJI RIVER NEAR SOUTH SUPERIOR, WI · 4.1 mi from Hanson Lake
Launch Light & Moon — July 12
local timeWaning Crescent (6% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Hanson Lake Public Water Access Site
| Location | Slim Lake, Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Hanson Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 47.980878, -91.942036 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | St. Louis |
Hanson Lake Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch providing access to Hanson Lake in Slim Lake, Minnesota at coordinates 47.98088, -91.94204. Data published by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR).
Hanson Lake Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch on Hanson Lake in Slim Lake, 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 launch type: Carry-In, managed by: DNR Division of Parks and Trails. 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 Slim Lake • public launch in St. Louis • fishing access on Hanson Lake • Minnesota boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Launch Type | Carry-In |
|---|---|
| Managed By | DNR Division of Parks and Trails |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
Explore more boat launches across Minnesota
Buying or selling a boat?
Decode any boat's HIN free, or run a full $9.99 history report before you buy.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hanson Lake Public Water Access Site
Is Hanson Lake Public Water Access Site free to use?
Yes, Hanson Lake Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch with free access in Slim Lake, Minnesota.
What water does Hanson Lake Public Water Access Site access?
Hanson Lake Public Water Access Site provides boat launch access to Hanson Lake in Slim Lake, Minnesota.
How do I get to Hanson Lake Public Water Access Site?
Hanson Lake Public Water Access Site is located at coordinates 47.980878, -91.942036 in Slim Lake, Minnesota. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
Get Directions
Navigate directly to this boat launch using your preferred mapping service:
Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
The area surrounding Hanson Lake Public Water Access Site includes 6 other public boat ramps within 2.5 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.