Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:58 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 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (72% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Yankton Lake Public Water Access Site
| Location | Balaton, Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Yankton Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 44.239475, -95.866915 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Lyon |
Yankton Lake Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch providing access to Yankton Lake in Balaton, Minnesota at coordinates 44.23947, -95.86692. Data published by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR).
Yankton Lake Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch on Yankton Lake in Balaton, Lyon 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: 2, launch type: Trailer Launch. 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 Balaton • public launch in Lyon • fishing access on Yankton Lake • Minnesota boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Concrete Slab |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 2 |
| Launch Type | Trailer Launch |
| Docks / Piers | 1 |
| Restrooms | 1 toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 15 spaces |
| Managed By | City of Balaton |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Yankton Lake Public Water Access Site
Is Yankton Lake Public Water Access Site free to use?
Yes, Yankton Lake Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch with free access in Balaton, Minnesota.
What water does Yankton Lake Public Water Access Site access?
Yankton Lake Public Water Access Site provides boat launch access to Yankton Lake in Balaton, Minnesota.
How do I get to Yankton Lake Public Water Access Site?
Yankton Lake Public Water Access Site is located at coordinates 44.239475, -95.866915 in Balaton, 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 Yankton Lake Public Water Access Site includes 6 other public boat ramps within 6.6 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.