Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:49 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 — August 2
local timeWaning Gibbous (86% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Shafer Lake Public Water Access Site
| Location | Fairview township, Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Shafer Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 46.437804, -94.423626 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Cass |
Shafer Lake Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch providing access to Shafer Lake in Fairview township, Minnesota at coordinates 46.43780, -94.42363. Data published by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR).
Shafer Lake Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch on Shafer Lake in Fairview township, Cass 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 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 Fairview township • public launch in Cass • fishing access on Shafer Lake • Minnesota boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Natural |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
| Launch Type | Carry-In |
| Restrooms | 1 toilet |
| Managed By | DNR Division of Forestry |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shafer Lake Public Water Access Site
Is Shafer Lake Public Water Access Site free to use?
Yes, Shafer Lake Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch with free access in Fairview township, Minnesota.
What water does Shafer Lake Public Water Access Site access?
Shafer Lake Public Water Access Site provides boat launch access to Shafer Lake in Fairview township, Minnesota.
How do I get to Shafer Lake Public Water Access Site?
Shafer Lake Public Water Access Site is located at coordinates 46.437804, -94.423626 in Fairview 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 Shafer Lake Public Water Access Site includes 6 other public boat ramps within 3.6 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.