Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 9:01 PM — under 2h
- Water level
- 3.83 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 54 min agoSource: USGS station 05280000 — CROW RIVER AT ROCKFORD, MN · 5.8 mi from Howard Lake
Launch Light & Moon — July 8
local timeLast Quarter (33% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Howard Lake Public Water Access Site
| Location | Columbus, Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Howard Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 45.253736, -93.042230 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Anoka |
Howard Lake Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch providing access to Howard Lake in Columbus, Minnesota at coordinates 45.25374, -93.04223. Data published by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR).
Howard Lake Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch on Howard Lake in Columbus, Anoka 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, trailer parking: 4 spaces, ada accessible: Yes. 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 Columbus • public launch in Anoka • fishing access on Howard Lake • Minnesota boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Launch Type | Carry-In |
|---|---|
| Trailer Parking | 4 spaces |
| ADA Accessible | Yes |
| 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 Public Water Access Site
Is Howard Lake Public Water Access Site free to use?
Yes, Howard Lake Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch with free access in Columbus, Minnesota.
What water does Howard Lake Public Water Access Site access?
Howard Lake Public Water Access Site provides boat launch access to Howard Lake in Columbus, Minnesota.
How do I get to Howard Lake Public Water Access Site?
Howard Lake Public Water Access Site is located at coordinates 45.253736, -93.042230 in Columbus, 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 6.3 mi of Howard Lake Public Water Access Site, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.