Straight River, Medford Public Water Access Site Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:58 PM)
- Water level
- 5.54 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 41 min agoSource: USGS station 05353800 — STRAIGHT RIVER NEAR FARIBAULT, MN · 4.9 mi from Straight River
Launch Light & Moon — July 9
local timeWaning Crescent (29% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Straight River, Medford Public Water Access Site
| Location | Medford, Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Straight River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 44.177598, -93.249071 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Steele |
Straight River, Medford Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch providing access to Straight River in Medford, Minnesota at coordinates 44.17760, -93.24907. Data published by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR).
Straight River, Medford Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch on Straight River in Medford, Steele 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 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 Medford • public launch in Steele • fishing access on Straight River • Minnesota boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Concrete Slab |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
| Launch Type | Trailer Launch |
| Trailer Parking | 5 spaces |
| Managed By | City of Medford |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Straight River, Medford Public Water Access Site
Is Straight River, Medford Public Water Access Site free to use?
Yes, Straight River, Medford Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch with free access in Medford, Minnesota.
What water does Straight River, Medford Public Water Access Site access?
Straight River, Medford Public Water Access Site provides boat launch access to Straight River in Medford, Minnesota.
How do I get to Straight River, Medford Public Water Access Site?
Straight River, Medford Public Water Access Site is located at coordinates 44.177598, -93.249071 in Medford, 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
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 7.8 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.