Launch Conditions
Not advisedLaunch not advised right now — Extreme Heat Watch in effect.
- Advisory
- Extreme Heat Watch
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:50 PM)
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Launch Light & Moon — July 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (74% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Ida Lake Public Water Access Site
| Location | Shelby Township, Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Ida Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 43.915731, -94.131775 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Blue Earth |
Ida Lake Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch providing access to Ida Lake in Shelby Township, Minnesota at coordinates 43.91573, -94.13178. Data published by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR).
Ida Lake Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch on Ida Lake in Shelby Township, Blue Earth 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 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 Shelby Township • public launch in Blue Earth • fishing access on Ida Lake • Minnesota boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Concrete Slab |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
| Launch Type | Trailer Launch |
| Docks / Piers | 1 |
| Trailer Parking | 6 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 Ida Lake Public Water Access Site
Is Ida Lake Public Water Access Site free to use?
Yes, Ida Lake Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch with free access in Shelby Township, Minnesota.
What water does Ida Lake Public Water Access Site access?
Ida Lake Public Water Access Site provides boat launch access to Ida Lake in Shelby Township, Minnesota.
How do I get to Ida Lake Public Water Access Site?
Ida Lake Public Water Access Site is located at coordinates 43.915731, -94.131775 in Shelby 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
6 additional boat launches are located within 7.1 mi of Ida Lake Public Water Access Site, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.