Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 9:03 PM
- Water level
- 3.93 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 Howard Lake
Updated 39 min agoSource: USGS station 05280000 — CROW RIVER AT ROCKFORD, MN · 5.8 mi from Howard Lake
Launch Light & Moon — June 23
local timeFirst Quarter (64% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Howard Lake Boat Ramp
| Location | Forest Lake, Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Howard Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 45.262871, -93.010479 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Washington County |
Howard Lake Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Howard Lake in Forest Lake, Minnesota at coordinates 45.26287, -93.01048. Data published by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR).
Howard Lake Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Howard Lake in Forest Lake, Washington 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 Forest Lake • public launch in Washington County • fishing access on Howard Lake • Minnesota boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Concrete Slab |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
| Launch Type | Trailer Launch |
| Docks / Piers | 1 |
| Restrooms | 2 toilets |
| Trailer Parking | 19 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 Howard Lake Boat Ramp
Is Howard Lake Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Howard Lake Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Forest Lake, Minnesota.
What water does Howard Lake Boat Ramp access?
Howard Lake Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Howard Lake in Forest Lake, Minnesota.
How do I get to Howard Lake Boat Ramp?
Howard Lake Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 45.262871, -93.010479 in Forest Lake, 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 6.5 mi of Howard Lake Boat Ramp, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.