Fish Lake, High Banks (N) State Water Access Site

High Banks (North) is a public boat access point on Fish Lake Flowage, a 3,259-acre lake in St. Louis County near Duluth, Minnesota. The ramp accommodates both trailer and carry-in launches, making it suitable for kayakers, canoeists, and motorized boaters. With a maximum depth of 36 feet, Fish Lake Flowage offers diverse paddling and fishing opportunities across its expansive surface.

Paddlers should be aware that a no-wake speed restriction is enforced when water levels reach 892.0 feet elevation, typically during higher water periods—the City posts notifications and flags at the launch during these conditions. Public water accesses remain open 24 hours unless otherwise posted. Most ramps at Fish Lake can launch 12-18 foot boats, though capacity varies by specific location. This access point is conveniently located near Duluth's recreation areas, including the Duluth-Superior Harbor and Lake Superior Estuarine Research Reserve to the west.