Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:01 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: Pickerel Lake Public Water Access Site
| Location | Nowthen, Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Pickerel Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 45.333595, -93.444635 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Anoka |
Pickerel Lake Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch providing access to Pickerel Lake in Nowthen, Minnesota at coordinates 45.33360, -93.44464. Data published by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR).
Pickerel Lake Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch on Pickerel Lake in Nowthen, Anoka 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 Nowthen • public launch in Anoka • fishing access on Pickerel Lake • Minnesota boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Concrete Slab |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
| Launch Type | Trailer Launch |
| Docks / Piers | 1 |
| Trailer Parking | 20 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 Pickerel Lake Public Water Access Site
Is Pickerel Lake Public Water Access Site free to use?
Yes, Pickerel Lake Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch with free access in Nowthen, Minnesota.
What water does Pickerel Lake Public Water Access Site access?
Pickerel Lake Public Water Access Site provides boat launch access to Pickerel Lake in Nowthen, Minnesota.
How do I get to Pickerel Lake Public Water Access Site?
Pickerel Lake Public Water Access Site is located at coordinates 45.333595, -93.444635 in Nowthen, 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 Pickerel Lake Public Water Access Site includes 6 other public boat ramps within 4.6 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.