Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 9:06 PM
- Water level
- 10.26 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 James Lake
Updated 16 min agoSource: USGS station 463836090423701 — Kakagon River Slough near Odanah WI · 20.1 mi from James Lake
Launch Light & Moon — July 12
local timeWaning Crescent (4% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: James Lake Public Water Access Site
| Location | Sand Lake, Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | James Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 47.656161, -92.608487 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | St. Louis |
James Lake Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch providing access to James Lake in Sand Lake, Minnesota at coordinates 47.65616, -92.60849. Data published by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR).
James Lake Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch on James Lake in Sand 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 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 Sand Lake • public launch in St. Louis • fishing access on James Lake • Minnesota boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Concrete Slab |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
| Launch Type | Trailer Launch |
| 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 James Lake Public Water Access Site
Is James Lake Public Water Access Site free to use?
Yes, James Lake Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch with free access in Sand Lake, Minnesota.
What water does James Lake Public Water Access Site access?
James Lake Public Water Access Site provides boat launch access to James Lake in Sand Lake, Minnesota.
How do I get to James Lake Public Water Access Site?
James Lake Public Water Access Site is located at coordinates 47.656161, -92.608487 in Sand 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
The area surrounding James Lake Public Water Access Site includes 6 other public boat ramps within 8.2 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.