Boat ramps on Crane Lake
We count 3 places to get onto Crane Lake, Minnesota. 3 are boat ramps for trailers, 2 suit kayaks and canoes.
Launching on Crane Lake
| Launches | 3 |
|---|---|
| Boat ramps | 3 |
| Kayak and canoe launches | 2 |
| Towns | Ely |
- 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.
Helpful: launching a boat, ramp etiquette, launch fees.
Small things for ramp day
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Illustration Bestseller Attwood 7524A7 snap-handle drain plug The forgotten drain plug is the classic ramp mistake. A spare in the glove box saves the day. View on Amazon -
Illustration Top pick Bungee dock lines with quick connect, shock absorbing Clip on in seconds while your partner parks the trailer. The bungee keeps the boat off the dock in wakes. View on Amazon -
Illustration Master Lock trailer coupler lock (fits 1-7/8", 2", 2-5/16") Your trailer sits alone in the ramp lot all day. A coupler lock keeps it where you left it. View on Amazon
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Crane Lake: questions and answers
Where can you launch a boat on Crane Lake?
We list 3 public launches on Crane Lake near Ely: Crane Lake (E) Public Water Access Site, Crane Lake West Boat Ramp and Waters Edge Boat Ramp.
Are the boat ramps on Crane Lake free?
Fees on Crane Lake aren't in our data; ask the managing agency or check the signs at the ramp.
Where can you launch a kayak on Crane Lake?
Crane Lake (E) Public Water Access Site and Waters Edge Boat Ramp are suitable for kayaks and canoes. On Crane Lake, paddlers can also use the edge of most ramps.
What should boaters on Crane Lake know about invasive species?
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.