MN · Bde Maka Ska · lake
Bde Maka Ska North Beach
Beach launch on the Minneapolis chain. No motors on the lake — the most reliable glass in the city at dawn.
You've paddled here 27×Right nowLight southwest breeze
5 kn SW · gusts 8 67°F air 74°F water UV 4 AQI 30
🌡 74°F · glassy — paddler-reported this morning
Getting on the water
- Parking
- Street + pay lot
- Launch
- Sand beach
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Water
- Bde Maka Ska (lake)
Paddler ratings
Paddleboarding★ 4.8 · 63 ratings
Kayaking★ 4.4 · 37 ratings
Rules & local knowledge
Official
Motorized watercraft prohibited lake-wide. — MPRB
Paddler tip
Launch left of the swim buoys; lifeguards will wave you off the beach proper in summer.
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