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St. Croix River, Franconia Landing Public Water Access Site

Saint Croix River · Taylors Falls, Chisago County

St. Croix River, Franconia Landing Public Water Access Site is a trailer boat ramp on Saint Croix River in Taylors Falls, Minnesota, with 8 trailer parking spaces and restrooms. It is managed by National Park Service.

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
8 spaces
Car parking
4 spaces
Restroom
Yes
Dock
No
Nearest town
19 mi from New Richmond

Managed by National Park Service

Directions: E of Franconia, on W bank of river.

Directions

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Fish in Saint Croix River

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
Rainbow Trout16 lb 6 oz1980Devil Track River
Largemouth Bass8 lb 15 oz2005Auburn Lake
Black Crappie5 lb1940Vermillion River
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 19 ramps on Saint Croix River · All ramps in Chisago County

New to launching? Read how to launch a boat and ramp etiquette.

Nearby boat ramps

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