Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 9:01 PM — under 2h
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 23
local timeWaxing Gibbous (70% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Maple Lake (E) Public Water Access Site
| Location | Forada, Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Maple Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 45.783805, -95.354677 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Douglas |
Maple Lake (E) Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch providing access to Maple Lake in Forada, Minnesota at coordinates 45.78381, -95.35468. Data published by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR).
Maple Lake (E) Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch on Maple Lake in Forada, Douglas 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 Forada • public launch in Douglas • fishing access on Maple 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 | 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 Maple Lake (E) Public Water Access Site
Is Maple Lake (E) Public Water Access Site free to use?
Yes, Maple Lake (E) Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch with free access in Forada, Minnesota.
What water does Maple Lake (E) Public Water Access Site access?
Maple Lake (E) Public Water Access Site provides boat launch access to Maple Lake in Forada, Minnesota.
How do I get to Maple Lake (E) Public Water Access Site?
Maple Lake (E) Public Water Access Site is located at coordinates 45.783805, -95.354677 in Forada, 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 3.7 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.