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Minnesota River, Whispering Ridge AMA Public Water Access Site

Minnesota River · Renville, Redwood County

Minnesota River, Whispering Ridge AMA Public Water Access Site is a kayak and canoe launch on Minnesota River in Renville, Minnesota, with no restrooms. It is managed by DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife.

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Trailer parking
0 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
No
Nearest town
9 mi from Redwood Falls

Managed by DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife

Directions: 3 miles north of Delhi on Hwy 6 follow access trail east to access.

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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 Redwood County

New to launching? Read how to launch a kayak.

Nearby boat ramps

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