Fisherman's, a public boat ramp on Zumbro River, is located in Oronoco. The drive from Rochester covers roughly 11 miles as the crow flies. The next public ramp is Chester Lake Boat Launch in Eyota, about 15 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Oronoco, MN |
| Water | Zumbro River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Closures and rules for Fisherman's: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
More in our guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading guide Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklistStill waiting for the first review of this launch.
Fisherman's is in Oronoco, Minnesota. The directions button above routes you to the pin for Fisherman's.
Zumbro River, in Oronoco.
Fees for Fisherman's are not in the map data; small local ramps are often free, park and Corps ramps often are not.
Kayaks are usually fine at Fisherman's as long as trailers can still get through. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Allis Park Canoe Launch in Oronoco, about 3.6 miles away.
Allis Park Canoe Launch in Oronoco (3.6 miles) and Chester Lake Boat Launch in Eyota (15 miles).
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