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Mississippi River, Verchota Landing Public Water Access Site

U.S. Lock & Dam #5A Pool · Goodview, Winona County

Mississippi River, Verchota Landing Public Water Access Site is a trailer boat ramp on U.S. Lock & Dam #5A Pool in Goodview, Minnesota, with 5 trailer parking spaces and no restrooms. It is managed by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
5 spaces
Car parking
5 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
No
Nearest town
5 mi from Winona

Managed by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Directions: In Minnesota City off of Prairie Island Rd

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Fish in U.S. Lock & Dam #5A Pool

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
Brown Trout16 lb 12 oz1989Lake Superior
Sauger6 lb 2 oz1988Mississippi River near Red Wing, (L&D No.3)
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 2 ramps on U.S. Lock & Dam #5A Pool · All ramps in Winona County

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