Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:02 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 9
local timeLast Quarter (31% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: St. Joe Lake Public Water Access Site
| Location | Chanhassen, Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | St. Joe Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 44.875576, -93.620777 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Carver |
St. Joe Lake Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch providing access to St. Joe Lake in Chanhassen, Minnesota at coordinates 44.87558, -93.62078. Data published by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR).
St. Joe Lake Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch on St. Joe Lake in Chanhassen, Carver 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 Chanhassen • public launch in Carver • fishing access on St. Joe Lake • Minnesota boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Natural |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
| Launch Type | Carry-In |
| Trailer Parking | 2 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 St. Joe Lake Public Water Access Site
Is St. Joe Lake Public Water Access Site free to use?
Yes, St. Joe Lake Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch with free access in Chanhassen, Minnesota.
What water does St. Joe Lake Public Water Access Site access?
St. Joe Lake Public Water Access Site provides boat launch access to St. Joe Lake in Chanhassen, Minnesota.
How do I get to St. Joe Lake Public Water Access Site?
St. Joe Lake Public Water Access Site is located at coordinates 44.875576, -93.620777 in Chanhassen, 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 St. Joe Lake Public Water Access Site includes 6 other public boat ramps within 2.8 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.