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Minnesota River, Eckstein Landing Public Water Access Site

Minnesota River · New Ulm, Nicollet County

Minnesota River, Eckstein Landing Public Water Access Site is a trailer boat ramp on Minnesota River in New Ulm, Minnesota, with 10 trailer parking spaces and no restrooms. It is managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails.

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
10 spaces
Car parking
4 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
No

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 0.5 mi E of New Ulm on Cnty Rd 37.

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Fish in Minnesota River

Also recorded:

Minnesota state records for these fish
FishRecordYearCaught in
Common Carp55 lb 5 oz1952Clearwater Lake
Northern Pike45 lb 12 oz1929Basswood Lake
Walleye17 lb 8 oz1979Seagull River at Saganaga Lake
Largemouth Bass8 lb 15 oz2005Auburn Lake
Black Crappie5 lb1940Vermillion River
Black Bullhead3 lb 13 oz1997Reno Lake
Yellow Perch3 lb 4 oz1945Lake Plantagenet
Bluegill2 lb 13 oz1948Alice Lake
Pumpkinseed1 lb 5 oz1999Leech Lake
Green Sunfish1 lb 4 oz2005North Arbor Lake

From official Minnesota record lists: source source

Species recorded here since 1990 (GBIF). Check state regulations for seasons and limits.

Before you launch in Minnesota

🧼 Boaters must allow inspection at staffed accesses, and inspectors can require decontamination before launch.

Minnesota boating laws: education, age limits and life jackets

Links go to official Minnesota agency pages.

All 45 ramps on Minnesota River · All ramps in Nicollet County

New to launching? Read how to launch a boat and ramp etiquette.

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Page updated Oct 27, 2026. Ramp details from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.