Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:09 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 11
local timeWaning Crescent (13% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Side Lake Public Water Access Site
| Location | French Township, Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Side Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 47.671935, -93.027104 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | St. Louis |
Side Lake Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch providing access to Side Lake in French Township, Minnesota at coordinates 47.67193, -93.02710. Data published by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR).
Side Lake Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch on Side Lake in French Township, St. Louis 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 |
| 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 Side Lake Public Water Access Site
Is Side Lake Public Water Access Site free to use?
Yes, Side Lake Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch with free access in French Township, Minnesota.
What water does Side Lake Public Water Access Site access?
Side Lake Public Water Access Site provides boat launch access to Side Lake in French Township, Minnesota.
How do I get to Side Lake Public Water Access Site?
Side Lake Public Water Access Site is located at coordinates 47.671935, -93.027104 in French 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 Side Lake Public Water Access Site includes 6 other public boat ramps within 3.9 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.