Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:12 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 10
local timeWaning Crescent (20% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Rachel Lake Public Water Access Site
| Location | Holmes City, Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Rachel Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 45.802385, -95.545589 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Douglas |
Rachel Lake Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch providing access to Rachel Lake in Holmes City, Minnesota at coordinates 45.80239, -95.54559. Data published by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR).
Rachel Lake Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch on Rachel Lake in Holmes City, 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.
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Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Concrete Slab |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
| Launch Type | Trailer Launch |
| Docks / Piers | 1 |
| Trailer Parking | 2 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 Rachel Lake Public Water Access Site
Is Rachel Lake Public Water Access Site free to use?
Yes, Rachel Lake Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch with free access in Holmes City, Minnesota.
What water does Rachel Lake Public Water Access Site access?
Rachel Lake Public Water Access Site provides boat launch access to Rachel Lake in Holmes City, Minnesota.
How do I get to Rachel Lake Public Water Access Site?
Rachel Lake Public Water Access Site is located at coordinates 45.802385, -95.545589 in Holmes City, 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 3.1 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.