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Augusta Lake

Amo, Minnesota — Cottonwood County.

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442Surface acres
2Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 120020127).

Location & fast facts

Where Augusta Lake is in Minnesota

The red circle marks Augusta Lake.

Fast facts

About Augusta Lake

  • County: Cottonwood
  • Town: Amo
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 120 mi from Minneapolis and 246 mi from Duluth, straight-line (not driving distance)

Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline.

Fishing in Minnesota

Official Minnesota DNR pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.

Good for & watch for

Good for

  • Boating. 1 public trailer launch listed (see access)
  • Camping. 4 campgrounds within 15 mi (list)

Watch for

  • Boat traffic. A public trailer launch means motorboats share the water; expect more traffic on summer weekends.
  • Cold water. Water stays cold well into late spring and turns cold again in fall. Wear a life jacket when paddling in the shoulder seasons.

Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.

Lake map

Augusta Lake shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Augusta Lake (W) Public Water Access Site (Boat launch)1Augusta Lake (E) Public Water Access Site (Cartop / walk-in)2½ mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launchCartop / walk-in
  1. 1Augusta Lake (W) Public Water Access Site
    Boat launch · Amo
  2. 2Augusta Lake (E) Public Water Access Site
    Cartop / walk-in · Amo

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 120020127), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: Minnesota DNR public water access sites (Minnesota Geospatial Commons). Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Campgrounds near Augusta Lake

We found 4 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Augusta Lake. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

All campgrounds & RV parks in Minnesota

Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.

Campground data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.

Conditions right now

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Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (44.0075, -95.2733). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Augusta Lake. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.

Sun, moon & best fishing times

Sun & moon at Augusta Lake

Best fishing times

Major periodMinor periodDaylight

    Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in CT (America/Chicago), and accurate to within a few minutes.

    Boat launches & access sites

    2 public access sites listed, 1 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    Augusta Lake (W) Public Water Access SiteAmoDNR Division of Parks and TrailsTrailer launch · Concrete slab ramp6 car—Fishing, Boating44.0075, -95.2793
    Augusta Lake (E) Public Water Access SiteAmoCottonwood CountyCarry-in (hand launch)3 car—Fishing, Boating44.0040, -95.2606

    Minnesota DNR public water access sites (Minnesota Geospatial Commons)

    Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.

    Contact & official info

    Questions about Augusta Lake

    How big is Augusta Lake?

    Augusta Lake covers about 442 acres in Amo, Minnesota (Cottonwood County).

    Is there a public boat launch on Augusta Lake?

    Yes. 1 public trailer launch is listed: Augusta Lake (W) Public Water Access Site. Check posted fees and parking rules.

    Are there campgrounds near Augusta Lake?

    Yes. We list 4 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles.

    What towns are on Augusta Lake?

    Augusta Lake touches Amo in Cottonwood County, Minnesota.

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