Straight River, Morehouse Public Water Access Site Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:56 PM)
- Water level
- 5.72 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 56 min agoSource: USGS station 05353800 — STRAIGHT RIVER NEAR FARIBAULT, MN · 4.9 mi from Straight River
Launch Light & Moon — July 12
local timeWaning Crescent (7% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Straight River, Morehouse Public Water Access Site
| Location | Owatonna, Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Straight River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 44.080748, -93.233097 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Steele |
Straight River, Morehouse Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch providing access to Straight River in Owatonna, Minnesota at coordinates 44.08075, -93.23310. Data published by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR).
Straight River, Morehouse Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch on Straight River in Owatonna, 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: Natural, 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 Owatonna • public launch in Steele • fishing access on Straight River • Minnesota boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Natural |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
| Launch Type | Trailer Launch |
| Trailer Parking | 3 spaces |
| Managed By | City of Owatonna |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Straight River, Morehouse Public Water Access Site
Is Straight River, Morehouse Public Water Access Site free to use?
Yes, Straight River, Morehouse Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch with free access in Owatonna, Minnesota.
What water does Straight River, Morehouse Public Water Access Site access?
Straight River, Morehouse Public Water Access Site provides boat launch access to Straight River in Owatonna, Minnesota.
How do I get to Straight River, Morehouse Public Water Access Site?
Straight River, Morehouse Public Water Access Site is located at coordinates 44.080748, -93.233097 in Owatonna, 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, Morehouse Public Water Access Site includes 6 other public boat ramps within 10.6 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.