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Mississippi River, Dayton Port Roadside Park Public Water Access Site

Mississippi River · Dayton, Anoka County

Mississippi River, Dayton Port Roadside Park Public Water Access Site is a kayak and canoe launch on Mississippi River in Dayton, Minnesota, with restrooms. It is managed by MNDOT.

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
0 spaces
Car parking
30 spaces
Accessible parking
2 spaces
Restroom
Yes
Dock
No

Managed by MNDOT

Directions: NW of Anoka, N on Hwy 10/169, on S side of road on N bank in Dayton Port Roadside Park.

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Fish in Mississippi River (Crow Wing County)

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 Bullhead3 lb 10 oz2002Lake Osakis
Yellow Perch3 lb 4 oz1945Lake Plantagenet
Bluegill2 lb 13 oz1948Alice Lake
Pumpkinseed1 lb 5 oz1999Leech 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 59 ramps on Mississippi River (Crow Wing County) · All ramps in Anoka 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.