Straight River, Kroghs Landing Public Water Access Site
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:55 PM — under 2h
- Water level
- 5.04 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 Straight River
Updated 33 min agoSource: USGS station 05353800 — STRAIGHT RIVER NEAR FARIBAULT, MN · 4.9 mi from Straight River
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: Straight River, Kroghs Landing Public Water Access Site
| Location | Walcott Township, Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Straight River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 44.242741, -93.240152 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Rice |
Straight River, Kroghs Landing Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch providing access to Straight River in Walcott Township, Minnesota at coordinates 44.24274, -93.24015. Data published by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR).
Straight River, Kroghs Landing Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch on Straight River in Walcott Township, Rice 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: Gravel, 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 Walcott Township • public launch in Rice • fishing access on Straight River • Minnesota boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Gravel |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
| Launch Type | Carry-In |
| Trailer Parking | 5 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 Straight River, Kroghs Landing Public Water Access Site
Is Straight River, Kroghs Landing Public Water Access Site free to use?
Yes, Straight River, Kroghs Landing Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch with free access in Walcott Township, Minnesota.
What water does Straight River, Kroghs Landing Public Water Access Site access?
Straight River, Kroghs Landing Public Water Access Site provides boat launch access to Straight River in Walcott Township, Minnesota.
How do I get to Straight River, Kroghs Landing Public Water Access Site?
Straight River, Kroghs Landing Public Water Access Site is located at coordinates 44.242741, -93.240152 in Walcott 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 Straight River, Kroghs Landing Public Water Access Site includes 6 other public boat ramps within 6.1 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.