Boat Ramps Nearby
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Life jacket rulesBoat ramps in Owatonna, MN
Owatonna has 2 public boat ramps and launches. Another 4 are within 25 miles.
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More boat ramps around Owatonna
- 16 mi Shager County Park Boat Ramp Faribault Boat ramp
- 16 mi Beaver Lake Park Fishing Pier New Richland Fishing pier
- 16 mi Boat Ramp in New Richland New Richland Boat ramp
- 17 mi South Alexander Park Boat Ramp Faribault Boat ramp
Launching in Owatonna at a glance
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Lakes, rivers and bays near these launches: Lake Kohlmeier, Rice Lake.
Minnesota rules to know
- Minnesota law requires you to pull the drain plug and drain bilge and livewell before you leave the water, and to keep the plug out while trailering.
- Minnesota registers kayaks and canoes over 10 feet long.
- A watercraft operator's permit is being phased in for operators 12 and older of motorboats over 25 hp and all personal watercraft: born after June 30, 2004 since July 2025, after June 30, 2000 from July 2026, up to everyone born after June 30, 1987 by July 2028.
For closures and rules check Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
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Ramp etiquetteBoat ramps in Owatonna: questions and answers
Where can you launch a boat in Owatonna, MN?
We list 2 launches in Owatonna, including Lake Kohlmeier Park Boat Ramp and Rice Lake State Park Boat Ramp. Another 4 are within 25 miles.
Which lakes and rivers can you launch on in Owatonna?
The launches in Owatonna give access to Lake Kohlmeier and Rice Lake.
What are the invasive species rules for boaters in Owatonna?
In Minnesota the drain plug has to come out before you leave the access, and it stays out on the road. Bilge and livewell must be drained too.
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