Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 9:06 PM
- Water level
- 5.55 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 Murphy Lake
Updated 32 min agoSource: USGS station 04024430 — NEMADJI RIVER NEAR SOUTH SUPERIOR, WI · 17.6 mi from Murphy Lake
Launch Light & Moon — July 10
local timeWaning Crescent (18% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Murphy Lake Public Water Access Site
| Location | Makinen, Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Murphy Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 47.298403, -92.484195 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | St. Louis |
Murphy Lake Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch providing access to Murphy Lake in Makinen, Minnesota at coordinates 47.29840, -92.48419. Data published by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR).
Murphy Lake Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch on Murphy Lake in Makinen, 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 Makinen • public launch in St. Louis • fishing access on Murphy 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 | 4 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 Murphy Lake Public Water Access Site
Is Murphy Lake Public Water Access Site free to use?
Yes, Murphy Lake Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch with free access in Makinen, Minnesota.
What water does Murphy Lake Public Water Access Site access?
Murphy Lake Public Water Access Site provides boat launch access to Murphy Lake in Makinen, Minnesota.
How do I get to Murphy Lake Public Water Access Site?
Murphy Lake Public Water Access Site is located at coordinates 47.298403, -92.484195 in Makinen, 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 Murphy Lake Public Water Access Site includes 6 other public boat ramps within 6.5 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.