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Hovde Lake offers a convenient earthen boat ramp suitable for small boat trailers, providing access to this 131-acre lake located three miles south of MN Highway 200 in Cass County. The ramp can accommodate most standard 12-18 foot boats, making it accessible for kayakers, canoeists, and small motorboats alike. There are no launch fees at this site.
The lake supports a healthy fishery with bass, walleye, and northern pike, making it a popular destination for anglers and recreational paddlers. The earthen ramp surface is typical for Minnesota public access sites—functional and maintained but less polished than concrete alternatives. Paddlers should be prepared for variable ramp conditions depending on water levels and recent weather. This is an ideal launch point for exploring a moderately-sized lake in the north-central Minnesota region.
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A concrete boat ramp provides access to the 926 acre Long Island Lake. Long Island Lake is just east of MN Highway 84. Northern pike, largemouth bass, and panfish such as bluegills, sunfish and perch are found in this lake.