Mississippi River, North Lake Public Water Access Site Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — Heat Advisory in effect.
- Advisory
- Heat Advisory
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:56 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 12
local timeWaning Crescent (7% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Mississippi River, North Lake Public Water Access Site
| Location | Welch Township, Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Mississippi River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 44.673286, -92.712021 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Goodhue |
Mississippi River, North Lake Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch providing access to Mississippi River in Welch Township, Minnesota at coordinates 44.67329, -92.71202. Data published by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR).
Mississippi River, North Lake Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch on Mississippi River in Welch Township, Goodhue 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: Natural, launch lanes: 2, 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 Welch Township • public launch in Goodhue • fishing access on Mississippi River • Minnesota boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Natural |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 2 |
| Launch Type | Trailer Launch |
| Trailer Parking | 12 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 Mississippi River, North Lake Public Water Access Site
Is Mississippi River, North Lake Public Water Access Site free to use?
Yes, Mississippi River, North Lake Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch with free access in Welch Township, Minnesota.
What water does Mississippi River, North Lake Public Water Access Site access?
Mississippi River, North Lake Public Water Access Site provides boat launch access to Mississippi River in Welch Township, Minnesota.
How do I get to Mississippi River, North Lake Public Water Access Site?
Mississippi River, North Lake Public Water Access Site is located at coordinates 44.673286, -92.712021 in Welch 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
The area surrounding Mississippi River, North Lake Public Water Access Site includes 6 other public boat ramps within 6.6 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.