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Patterson Recreation & Wildlife Area Boat Ramp

Patterson Recreation & Wildlife Area offers a boat ramp and parking lot in its southeast quarter, providing convenient access to the East Fork Des Moines River for fishing and paddling. Located 1.

5 miles east of Burt, this 303-acre area is the largest managed by the Kossuth County Conservation Board and welcomes public use for hunting, fishing, hiking, and nature study.


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