Rice Lake, Hesitation Public Water Access Site Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:06 PM)
- Water temp
- 84°F
- Water level
- 3.87 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 Rice Lake
Updated 3 hr agoSource: USGS station 05340500 — ST. CROIX RIVER AT ST. CROIX FALLS, WI · 5.5 mi from Rice Lake
Launch Light & Moon — July 12
local timeNew Moon (3% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Rice Lake, Hesitation Public Water Access Site
| Location | Bay Lake Township, Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Rice Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 46.338774, -93.889898 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Crow Wing |
Rice Lake, Hesitation Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch providing access to Rice Lake in Bay Lake Township, Minnesota at coordinates 46.33877, -93.88990. Data published by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR).
Rice Lake, Hesitation Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch on Rice Lake in Bay Lake Township, Crow Wing 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: 1, launch type: Carry-In. 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 Bay Lake Township • public launch in Crow Wing • fishing access on Rice Lake • Minnesota boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Natural |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
| Launch Type | Carry-In |
| Managed By | DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rice Lake, Hesitation Public Water Access Site
Is Rice Lake, Hesitation Public Water Access Site free to use?
Yes, Rice Lake, Hesitation Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch with free access in Bay Lake Township, Minnesota.
What water does Rice Lake, Hesitation Public Water Access Site access?
Rice Lake, Hesitation Public Water Access Site provides boat launch access to Rice Lake in Bay Lake Township, Minnesota.
How do I get to Rice Lake, Hesitation Public Water Access Site?
Rice Lake, Hesitation Public Water Access Site is located at coordinates 46.338774, -93.889898 in Bay Lake 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 Rice Lake, Hesitation Public Water Access Site includes 6 other public boat ramps within 4.9 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.