Minnesota River · Mankato, Blue Earth County
Minnesota River, Riverfront Park Public Water Access Site is a kayak and canoe launch on Minnesota River in Mankato, Minnesota, with restrooms. It is managed by City of Mankato.
Managed by City of Mankato
Directions: In Mankato's Riverfront Park off of W Rock St.
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Also recorded:
| Fish | Record | Year | Caught in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carp | 55 lb 5 oz | 1952 | Clearwater Lake |
| Northern Pike | 45 lb 12 oz | 1929 | Basswood Lake |
| Walleye | 17 lb 8 oz | 1979 | Seagull River at Saganaga Lake |
| Largemouth Bass | 8 lb 15 oz | 2005 | Auburn Lake |
| Black Crappie | 5 lb | 1940 | Vermillion River |
| Black Bullhead | 3 lb 13 oz | 1997 | Reno Lake |
| Yellow Perch | 3 lb 4 oz | 1945 | Lake Plantagenet |
| Bluegill | 2 lb 13 oz | 1948 | Alice Lake |
| Pumpkinseed | 1 lb 5 oz | 1999 | Leech Lake |
| Green Sunfish | 1 lb 4 oz | 2005 | North Arbor Lake |
Species recorded here since 1990 (GBIF). Check state regulations for seasons and limits.
🧼 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 Blue Earth County
New to launching? Read how to launch a kayak.
Page updated Oct 27, 2026. Ramp details from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.