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St. Louis River, Fond du Lac Reservoir Public Water Access Site

This carry-in access site on the St. Louis River's Fond du Lac Reservoir provides paddlers with a convenient launch point for exploring the scenic lower river and estuary. Located near Jay Cooke State Park, it offers access to the St.

Louis River Water Trail, which features wider, more easily navigable sections downstream from the park's rocky gorges. The site is managed by the University of Minnesota Duluth and is particularly popular for kayaking and canoeing.


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