Number of recreational watercraft per capita: One boat for every six residents. (Minnesota is ranked first in the nation.)
Canoeing routes: 4,529 miles
Number of managed state water trails: 35
Public lake accesses: Over 3,000
- 763 are carry-in sites; 2,255 are trailer launch sites
- 585 are located on 38 rivers; 2,433 are on 1,370 lakes
(Updated May 2025)