Access Site
MN
Villard Lake
City: Villard, MN
County: Pope County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 45.71586568, -95.28114030
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Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Ashley Creek near Sauk Centre, MN
9.4 mi away
Little Chippewa River near Starbuck MN
11.1 mi away
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
About This Access Site
Villard Lake is a 544-acre lake in Pope County, Minnesota, offering public boat launch access for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboats. The lake features a maximum depth of 16 feet and provides a scenic recreational destination for paddlers of all experience levels. The paved, trailer-accessible boat ramp makes launching straightforward for both small and larger watercraft.
This access point is ideal for day trips and recreational paddling on a moderately-sized lake. The lake supports healthy populations of bluegill, crappie, pike, and bass, making it popular with anglers as well as paddlers. There are no launch fees at this public access site. Paddlers should note the lake's relatively shallow maximum depth when planning their route and should be prepared for typical Minnesota lake conditions.
This access point is ideal for day trips and recreational paddling on a moderately-sized lake. The lake supports healthy populations of bluegill, crappie, pike, and bass, making it popular with anglers as well as paddlers. There are no launch fees at this public access site. Paddlers should note the lake's relatively shallow maximum depth when planning their route and should be prepared for typical Minnesota lake conditions.