Best boat ramps near Clear Lake
16 boat ramps · 16 ranked · updated 2026-07-18 · off-season
Explore the best boat ramps near Clear Lake, Iowa — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 16 boat ramps · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Meredith Marsh
17.1 mi away
Meredith Marsh is a public boat launch on Meredith Marsh in Hancock County, Iowa. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge and buoys, alongside…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
R⛰
#2
Rice Lake Wildlife Area
17.7 mi away
Rice Lake Wildlife Area is a public boat launch on Rice in Worth County, Iowa. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge and buoys, alongside a…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
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#3
Elk Creek Marsh
17.9 mi away
Elk Creek Marsh is a public boat launch on Elk Creek in Worth County, Iowa. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge and buoys, alongside a…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
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#4
16th Avenue
Good
1.2 mi away
· Low reservoir pool (6% of normal) - ramps may be exposed· Partly Cloudy · 71°F · 9 mph wind
16th Avenue is a public boat launch on Clear Lake in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge and buoys, alongside a…
Why 50: live conditions (good)
50Solid
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#5
Ventura Marsh Wildlife Area
Good
3.9 mi away
· Low reservoir pool (6% of normal) - ramps may be exposed· Partly Cloudy · 71°F · 9 mph wind
Ventura Marsh Wildlife Area is a public boat launch on Clear Lake in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge and…
Why 50: live conditions (good)
50Solid
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#6
Ventura Marsh Wildlife Area
Good
4.2 mi away
· Low reservoir pool (6% of normal) - ramps may be exposed· Partly Cloudy · 71°F · 9 mph wind
Ventura Marsh Wildlife Area is a public boat launch on Clear Lake in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge and…
Why 50: live conditions (good)
50Solid
S⛰
#7
South Pierce Avenue Mason City
Prime
8.8 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Winnebago River At Mason City· Partly Cloudy · 71°F · 9 mph wind
After conducting research, I found that the boat ramp named South Pierce Avenue Mason City, Iowa is a concrete boat ramp. The width of the ramp is not specified, but it is noted…
Why 49: live conditions (prime)
49Rated
B⛰
#8
Big Blue Loop Mason City
Prime
9.0 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Winnebago River At Mason City· Partly Cloudy · 71°F · 9 mph wind
Big Blue Loop in Mason City, Iowa, appears to be a hand-carry only boat launch with no developed concrete or gravel ramp. Located along Willow Creek, it's best suited for kayaks…
Why 49: live conditions (prime)
49Rated
M⛰
#9
Main Avenue Clear Lake
Good
0.7 mi away
· Low reservoir pool (6% of normal) - ramps may be exposed· Partly Cloudy · 71°F · 9 mph wind
Main Avenue Clear Lake in Iowa offers a concrete boat ramp suitable for trailered boat launches, with direct vehicle access making it trailer-friendly—no 4x4 required under normal…
Why 46: live conditions (good)
46Rated
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#10
Nelson Street Cerro Gordo County
Good
1.7 mi away
· Low reservoir pool (6% of normal) - ramps may be exposed· Partly Cloudy · 71°F · 9 mph wind
According to the official website of Iowa Department of Natural Resources, the boat ramp named Nelson Street Cerro Gordo County is a concrete boat ramp that is 16 feet wide. It…
Why 46: live conditions (good)
46Rated
E⛰
#11
East Lake Street Ventura
Good
3.3 mi away
· Low reservoir pool (6% of normal) - ramps may be exposed· Partly Cloudy · 71°F · 9 mph wind
East Lake Street Ventura in Iowa offers a concrete boat ramp suitable for trailer-backed launches, making it appropriate for motorboats and larger watercraft. The site is vehicle…
Why 46: live conditions (good)
46Rated
V⛰
#12
Vail Avenue Hancock County
15.9 mi away
Vail Avenue in Hancock County, Iowa, does not appear to be an official or developed boat launch site. Based on available satellite imagery and local waterway data, there is no…
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
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#13
Winnebago County
17.7 mi away
Winnebago County, Iowa offers several boat launch sites, primarily located on or near Clear Lake and the Winnebago River. A notable launch is at Rice Lake State Park, featuring a…
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
Boat Ramps near Clear Lake
The Clear Lake area has 16 boat ramps on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best boat ramps near Clear Lake
How are these boat ramps ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
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Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.