Boat ramps on White Bear Lake
There are 3 public access points on White Bear Lake in Minnesota. 3 are boat ramps for trailers with 4 lanes in total.
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Bellaire Beach Small Boat Launch
Saint Paul -
Matoska Park Boat Ramp
Saint Paul -
White Bear Lake County Park Boat Ramp
Saint Paul · 2 lanes
White Bear Lake at a glance
| Launches | 3 |
|---|---|
| Boat ramps | 3 |
| Marked free | 1 |
| Towns | Saint Paul |
- 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.
- In Minnesota, paddle craft longer than 10 feet need a registration.
Guides: launching a boat, ramp etiquette, launch fees.
Small things for ramp day
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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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White Bear Lake: questions and answers
Where can you launch a boat on White Bear Lake?
We list 3 public launches on White Bear Lake near Saint Paul: Bellaire Beach Small Boat Launch, Matoska Park Boat Ramp and White Bear Lake County Park Boat Ramp.
Are the boat ramps on White Bear Lake free?
Bellaire Beach Small Boat Launch is marked free in the map data. 1 charges a fee. For the other ramps on White Bear Lake we have no fee details.
Can you kayak on White Bear Lake?
Usually yes. None of the 3 launches on White Bear Lake is tagged as a dedicated kayak launch, but paddlers can put in at the side of most ramps when the lane is clear.
What should boaters on White Bear 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.