Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:02 PM)
- Water level
- 13.46 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 Rat Root River
Updated 2 hr agoSource: USGS station 05129515 — RAINY R AT BOAT LANDING BLW INTERNATIONAL FALLS,MN · 10 mi from Rat Root River
Launch Light & Moon — July 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (74% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Rat Root River Public Water Access Site
| Location | Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Rat Root River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 48.489315, -93.263953 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Koochiching |
Rat Root River Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch providing access to Rat Root River in Minnesota at coordinates 48.48931, -93.26395. Data published by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR).
Rat Root River Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch on Rat Root River in Koochiching 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 launch in Koochiching • fishing access on Rat Root River • Minnesota boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Concrete Slab |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
| 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 Rat Root River Public Water Access Site
Is Rat Root River Public Water Access Site free to use?
Yes, Rat Root River Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch with free access in Minnesota.
What water does Rat Root River Public Water Access Site access?
Rat Root River Public Water Access Site provides boat launch access to Rat Root River in Minnesota.
How do I get to Rat Root River Public Water Access Site?
Rat Root River Public Water Access Site is located at coordinates 48.489315, -93.263953 in 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 7.9 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.