Public Boat Ramps on Big McCarthy Lake, Minnesota

We currently track 1 verified public boat ramps with access to Big McCarthy Lake in Minnesota, all located within Itasca County. Use the map and ramp listing below to compare launch fees and access details.

1 Boat ramps
1 County
No free ramps confirmed yet
Itasca County Top county (1)

Map of Big McCarthy Lake Boat Ramps

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Boat launch locations on Big McCarthy Lake

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Big McCarthy Lake Near Nashwauk · Duluth · Itasca County

Current Conditions

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Current weather

54°F Mostly Cloudy

Wind N 6 mph

Full NWS forecast · via National Weather Service
Last updated Oct 12, 2026 at 6:45 AM

Frequently asked questions

The questions people ask most often before launching on Big McCarthy Lake.

There are currently 1 public boat ramps on Big McCarthy Lake in Minnesota.

We haven't confirmed any free ramps on Big McCarthy Lake yet - check the fee badge on each listing for the latest status.

Itasca County has the most, with 1 public boat ramp on Big McCarthy Lake.

Sourced from Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Data on this page was last updated September 13, 2026, based on the latest ramp data update.