Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:03 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 (12% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Thomson Reservoir Public Water Access Site
| Location | Scanlon, Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Thomson Reservoir |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 46.705593, -92.422578 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Carlton |
Thomson Reservoir Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch providing access to Thomson Reservoir in Scanlon, Minnesota at coordinates 46.70559, -92.42258. Data published by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR).
Thomson Reservoir Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch on Thomson Reservoir in Scanlon, Carlton 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 launch type: Carry-In, managed by: University of MN, Duluth. 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 Scanlon • public launch in Carlton • fishing access on Thomson Reservoir • Minnesota boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Launch Type | Carry-In |
|---|---|
| Managed By | University of MN, Duluth |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Thomson Reservoir Public Water Access Site
Is Thomson Reservoir Public Water Access Site free to use?
Yes, Thomson Reservoir Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch with free access in Scanlon, Minnesota.
What water does Thomson Reservoir Public Water Access Site access?
Thomson Reservoir Public Water Access Site provides boat launch access to Thomson Reservoir in Scanlon, Minnesota.
How do I get to Thomson Reservoir Public Water Access Site?
Thomson Reservoir Public Water Access Site is located at coordinates 46.705593, -92.422578 in Scanlon, 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
6 additional boat launches are located within 8.0 mi of Thomson Reservoir Public Water Access Site, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.