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St. Croix River, Mouth of Sand Creek Public Water Access Site

Saint Croix River · Grantsburg, Pine County

St. Croix River, Mouth of Sand Creek Public Water Access Site is a kayak and canoe launch on Saint Croix River in Grantsburg, Minnesota, with 5 trailer parking spaces and no restrooms. It is managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails.

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Trailer parking
5 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
No
Nearest town
33 mi from North Branch

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 20 mi E of Hinckley in St. Croix State Park and 4 mi SW of park headquarters, just downstream of the mouth of Sand Creek and St. Croix River.

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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 Pine 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.