Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:49 PM)
- Water level
- 1.88 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 Little Island Lake
Updated 2 hr agoSource: USGS station 05212700 — PRAIRIE RIVER NEAR TACONITE, MN · 2.4 mi from Little Island Lake
Launch Light & Moon — August 2
local timeWaning Gibbous (85% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Little Island Lake Boat Ramp
| Location | Balsam Township, Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Little Island Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 47.500064, -93.563096 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Itasca County |
Little Island Lake Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Little Island Lake in Balsam Township, Minnesota at coordinates 47.50006, -93.56310. Data published by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR).
Little Island Lake Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Little Island Lake in Balsam Township, 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 Balsam Township • public launch in Itasca County • fishing access on Little Island Lake • Minnesota boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Concrete Slab |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
| Launch Type | Trailer Launch |
| Docks / Piers | 1 |
| Restrooms | 1 toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 8 spaces |
| Managed By | U.S. Forest Service |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Little Island Lake Boat Ramp
Is Little Island Lake Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Little Island Lake Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Balsam Township, Minnesota.
What water does Little Island Lake Boat Ramp access?
Little Island Lake Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Little Island Lake in Balsam Township, Minnesota.
How do I get to Little Island Lake Boat Ramp?
Little Island Lake Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 47.500064, -93.563096 in Balsam 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 3.0 mi of Little Island Lake Boat Ramp, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.