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St. Francis River, Co Rd 4, Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge Public Water Access Site

Saint Francis River · Zimmerman, Sherburne County

St. Francis River, Co Rd 4, Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge Public Water Access Site is a kayak and canoe launch on Saint Francis River in Zimmerman, Minnesota, with no restrooms. It is managed by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
0 spaces
Car parking
6 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
No
Nearest town
3 mi from Zimmerman

Managed by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Directions: 2.5 miles west of Zimmerman, on CSAH 4, on the west shore of the Saint Francis River.

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Fish in Saint Francis River

Minnesota state records for these fish
FishRecordYearCaught in
Northern Pike45 lb 12 oz1929Basswood Lake
Largemouth Bass8 lb 15 oz2005Auburn Lake
Yellow Bullhead3 lb 10 oz2002Lake Osakis
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 3 ramps on Saint Francis River · All ramps in Sherburne 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.