Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:10 PM)
- Water level
- 3.19 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 Johnson Lake
Updated 31 min agoSource: USGS station 04021520 — STONEY BROOK AT PINE DRIVE NEAR BROOKSTON, MN · 15.4 mi from Johnson Lake
Launch Light & Moon — July 12
local timeWaning Crescent (7% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Johnson Lake Public Water Access Site
| Location | Deer Lake, Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Johnson Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 47.426543, -93.591683 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Itasca |
Johnson Lake Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch providing access to Johnson Lake in Deer Lake, Minnesota at coordinates 47.42654, -93.59168. Data published by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR).
Johnson Lake Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch on Johnson Lake in Deer Lake, Itasca 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 Deer Lake • public launch in Itasca • fishing access on Johnson Lake • Minnesota boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Concrete Slab |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
| Launch Type | Trailer Launch |
| Docks / Piers | 1 |
| Trailer Parking | 8 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 Johnson Lake Public Water Access Site
Is Johnson Lake Public Water Access Site free to use?
Yes, Johnson Lake Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch with free access in Deer Lake, Minnesota.
What water does Johnson Lake Public Water Access Site access?
Johnson Lake Public Water Access Site provides boat launch access to Johnson Lake in Deer Lake, Minnesota.
How do I get to Johnson Lake Public Water Access Site?
Johnson Lake Public Water Access Site is located at coordinates 47.426543, -93.591683 in Deer 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
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 2.4 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.