Root River, Lanesboro Shorefishing Public Water Access Site

South Branch Root River · Preston, Fillmore County

Root River, Lanesboro Shorefishing Public Water Access Site is a kayak and canoe launch on South Branch Root River in Preston, Minnesota, with 2 trailer parking spaces and no restrooms. It is managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails.

Launch: Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Lanes: 1
Trailer parking: 2 spaces
Car parking: 6 spaces
Restroom: No
Dock: No
Nearest town: 30 mi from Decorah

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: In Lanesboro on Parkway Ave S

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Near this ramp

Bait, tackle and outdoor

Root River Rod Co. 0.3 mi

Gas

BP 6.0 mi

Campgrounds

Places © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead for hours.

Fish in South Branch Root River

Brown Trout
Rainbow Trout

Minnesota state records for these fish

Fish	Record	Year	Caught in
Brown Trout	16 lb 12 oz	1989	Lake Superior
Rainbow Trout	16 lb 6 oz	1980	Devil Track River

From official Minnesota record lists: 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 South Branch Root River · All ramps in Fillmore 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.

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