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Root River, Preston Public Water Access Site, South Branch Root River Access, Minnesota

Canoe and kayak launch on the South Branch Root River — 1 boat ramp.

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43.670059, -92.088891 · Fillmore County. Directions → Tap the map to open this water in the live app.

What is here

Type

Canoe and kayak launch

Facilities

1 boat ramp

Parking

6 spaces

Listed by

Minnesota DNR public water access site

Minnesota DNR publishes no revision date for this list; it was retrieved on 2026-08-26.

West side of Preston on Fillmore St W

The water you can reach

• South Branch Root River 0.01 mi · Designated trout stream · designated (MN DNR)

A hand launch. Canoe, kayak or float tube; no trailer.

What the river reads now

No USGS temperature gauge we read reports within 20 miles of this access. That is a gap in the gauge network, not a judgement about the water.

The river this is on

• South Branch Root River Live temperature, regulations, hatches and every access on the river →

Fly shops nearby

• The Driftless Fly Fishing Company 0.3 mi
• Hogline Bait & Tackle 34.9 mi · Winona · +1-507-474-9999

Open this water on the map →Every reach around it coloured by today's water temperature, with the access points along it.