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Mississippi River, Harriet Island Public Water Access Site

U.S. Lock & Dam #2 Pool · Saint Paul, Ramsey County

Mississippi River, Harriet Island Public Water Access Site is a kayak and canoe launch on U.S. Lock & Dam #2 Pool in Saint Paul, Minnesota, with restrooms. It is managed by City of St. Paul.

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
0 spaces
Car parking
50 spaces
Restroom
Yes
Dock
No
Lake size
5,910 acres

Managed by City of St. Paul

Directions: In St. Paul, at Plato Blvd and Dr Justus Ohage Blvd, on the south shore of Mississippi River.

Directions

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Near this ramp

Bait, tackle and outdoor

Gas

Marinas

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Fish in U.S. Lock & Dam #2 Pool

Also recorded:

Minnesota state records for these fish
FishRecordYearCaught in
Common Carp55 lb 5 oz1952Clearwater Lake
Northern Pike45 lb 12 oz1929Basswood Lake
Channel Catfish38 lb1975Mississippi River
Freshwater Drum35 lb 3 oz1999Mississippi River near Winona
Largemouth Bass8 lb 15 oz2005Auburn Lake
Black Crappie5 lb1940Vermillion River
Black Bullhead3 lb 13 oz1997Reno Lake
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 5 ramps on U.S. Lock & Dam #2 Pool · All ramps in Ramsey 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.