Watonwan River, Medelia Public Water Access Site Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:59 PM)
- Water level
- 2.32 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 Watonwan River
Updated 34 min agoSource: USGS station 05319500 — WATONWAN RIVER NEAR GARDEN CITY, MN · 2.3 mi from Watonwan 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: Watonwan River, Medelia Public Water Access Site
| Location | Madelia, Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Watonwan River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 44.039363, -94.422465 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Watonwan |
Watonwan River, Medelia Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch providing access to Watonwan River in Madelia, Minnesota at coordinates 44.03936, -94.42247. Data published by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR).
Watonwan River, Medelia Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch on Watonwan River in Madelia, Watonwan 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: 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 Madelia • public launch in Watonwan • fishing access on Watonwan River • Minnesota boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Concrete Slab |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
| Launch Type | Carry-In |
| Trailer Parking | 10 spaces |
| Managed By | City of Madelia |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Watonwan River, Medelia Public Water Access Site
Is Watonwan River, Medelia Public Water Access Site free to use?
Yes, Watonwan River, Medelia Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch with free access in Madelia, Minnesota.
What water does Watonwan River, Medelia Public Water Access Site access?
Watonwan River, Medelia Public Water Access Site provides boat launch access to Watonwan River in Madelia, Minnesota.
How do I get to Watonwan River, Medelia Public Water Access Site?
Watonwan River, Medelia Public Water Access Site is located at coordinates 44.039363, -94.422465 in Madelia, 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 Watonwan River, Medelia Public Water Access Site includes 6 other public boat ramps within 11.7 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.