Best boat ramps near Fertile
20 boat ramps · 20 ranked · updated 2026-08-23 · off-season
Explore the best boat ramps near Fertile, 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 20 boat ramps · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Rice Lake Wildlife Area
9.0 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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#2
Elk Creek Marsh
10.2 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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#3
Meredith Marsh
12.7 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
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#4
Silver Lake - Worth
15.2 mi away
Silver Lake - Worth is a public boat launch on Silver Lake in Worth County, Iowa. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge and buoys, alongside…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
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#5
Myre Slough
16.8 mi away
Myre Slough is a public boat launch on Myre Slough in Winnebago 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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#6
State Line Lake
17.5 mi away
State Line Lake is a public boat launch on State Line Lake in Freeborn County, Minnesota. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge and buoys…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
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#7
Winnebago County
9.0 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
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#8
Ventura Marsh Wildlife Area
Good
9.2 mi away
· Low reservoir pool (-5% of normal) - ramps may be exposed· Mostly Clear · 52°F · 5 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 40: live conditions (good)
40Rated
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#9
Ventura Marsh Wildlife Area
Good
9.4 mi away
· Low reservoir pool (-5% of normal) - ramps may be exposed· Mostly Clear · 52°F · 5 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 40: live conditions (good)
40Rated
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#10
16th Avenue
Good
9.8 mi away
· Low reservoir pool (-5% of normal) - ramps may be exposed· Mostly Clear · 52°F · 5 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 40: live conditions (good)
40Rated
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#11
Winnebago County
10.0 mi away
Winnebago County, Iowa offers a boat launch near coordinates 43.39518738, -93.50732422, at the Rice Lake Wildlife Management Area. The site features a gravel launch suitable for…
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
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#12
Finch Avenue Worth County
10.6 mi away
Based on the latest information available, the boat ramp named Finch Avenue Worth County in Iowa is a concrete boat ramp that is 16 feet wide. It provides access to the Winnebago…
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
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#13
Worth County
10.8 mi away
Worth County, Iowa offers a hand-carry only boat launch near coordinates 43.41310501, -93.43976593. This access point does not have a developed concrete or gravel ramp, making it…
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
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#14
South Pierce Avenue Mason City
Good
14.0 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Winnebago River At Mason City· Mostly Clear · 52°F · 5 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 40: live conditions (good)
40Rated
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#15
Big Blue Loop Mason City
Good
14.1 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Winnebago River At Mason City· Mostly Clear · 52°F · 5 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 40: live conditions (good)
40Rated
Boat Ramps near Fertile
The Fertile area has 20 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 Fertile
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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