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Mississippi River, Izaak Walton Park Public Water Access Site

Paper Mill Reservoir · Grand Rapids, Itasca County

Mississippi River, Izaak Walton Park Public Water Access Site is a trailer boat ramp on Paper Mill Reservoir in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, with 4 trailer parking spaces and no restrooms. It is managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails.

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
4 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
No
Lake size
466 acres

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 0.2 miles west of US 2 on Sugar Lake Rd.

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Fish in Paper Mill Reservoir

Also recorded:

Minnesota state records for these fish
FishRecordYearCaught in
Northern Pike45 lb 12 oz1929Basswood Lake
Walleye17 lb 8 oz1979Seagull River at Saganaga Lake
Bowfin12 lb 9 oz2012Mississippi River
Largemouth Bass8 lb 15 oz2005Auburn Lake
Black Crappie5 lb1940Vermillion River
Yellow Bullhead3 lb 10 oz2002Lake Osakis
Yellow Perch3 lb 4 oz1945Lake Plantagenet
Bluegill2 lb 13 oz1948Alice Lake
Rock Bass2 lb 4 oz2024Mille Lacs 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 2 ramps on Paper Mill Reservoir · All ramps in Itasca County

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

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