Launch Conditions
Not advisedLaunch not advised right now — Extreme Heat Warning in effect.
- Advisory
- Extreme Heat Warning
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:14 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 14
local timeNew Moon (0% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Rush Lake Public Water Access Site
| Location | Orwell Township, Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Rush Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 46.254757, -96.150057 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Otter Tail |
Rush Lake Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch providing access to Rush Lake in Orwell Township, Minnesota at coordinates 46.25476, -96.15006. Data published by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR).
Rush Lake Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch on Rush Lake in Orwell Township, Otter Tail 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 launch type: Carry-In, trailer parking: 2 spaces, managed by: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 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 Orwell Township • public launch in Otter Tail • fishing access on Rush Lake • Minnesota boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Launch Type | Carry-In |
|---|---|
| Trailer Parking | 2 spaces |
| Managed By | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rush Lake Public Water Access Site
Is Rush Lake Public Water Access Site free to use?
Yes, Rush Lake Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch with free access in Orwell Township, Minnesota.
What water does Rush Lake Public Water Access Site access?
Rush Lake Public Water Access Site provides boat launch access to Rush Lake in Orwell Township, Minnesota.
How do I get to Rush Lake Public Water Access Site?
Rush Lake Public Water Access Site is located at coordinates 46.254757, -96.150057 in Orwell 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 Rush Lake Public Water Access Site includes 6 other public boat ramps within 6.4 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.