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Sturgeon Lake Access
Carry-in (canoe and kayak) · on Sturgeon Lake · near Scappoose · Oregon
Oregon Health Authority has a harmful algae precaution for this water (May 29, 2026). Precaution issued due to visible bloom (see image below) Avoid contact with discoloured water or scum, and keep pets and children out of it.
Oregon Health Authority · checked October 18, 2026
Harmful algal blooms reported on this water (state reports compiled by U.S. EPA): 2023 and 2026.
state reports compiled by U.S. EPA · checked October 18, 2026
Status not reported No closure has been posted for this launch, but its agency does not publish open or closed status. Check with the managing agency before you tow.
At the launch
- Type
- Carry-in (canoe and kayak)
- Fee
- Free
- Managed by
- Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
- Website
- dfw.state.or.us
- Coordinates
- 45.70837, -122.81154
Boating rules
- All boats prohibited within the Sauvie Island Wildlife Area Oct 10 - Jan 20 EXCEPT with Sauvie Island Hunt Permit; SNW Jan 21 - Oct 9 · all of Sturgeon Lake rule
From the boating rules map of Oregon State Marine Board (rules zones joined to our waters and launches; not endorsed by OSMB), read October 18, 2026. A map of rules is a guide: the regulation's text and the posted signs govern.
Conditions
- Weather forecast for this launch · National Weather Service
On Sturgeon Lake
Lake in Oregon. All launches on Sturgeon Lake.
Community
Where people who use Sturgeon Lake talk about it.
Nearby launches
- Haldman Pond Hand Launch · 0.2 mi · Hadelman Pond
- Webster Pond Hand Launch · 0.4 mi · Webster Pond
- Sturgeon Lake West Hand Launch · 2.3 mi · Steelman Lake
- Sauvie Island Wildlife Area · 2.4 mi · Multnomah Channel
- Langsdorf Landing · 2.5 mi
- Sauvie Island Boat Ramp · 4.0 mi · Multnomah Channel
Sources
- Oregon State Marine Board Boating Access Sites record a742af9b-b48c-4d5c-b76c-21e41ed611bd · OSMB terms: cite OSMB as the source, describe modifications, no implied endorsement (ArcGIS item 63176689a50541b8863b530b29f9ea36)
- OpenStreetMap n3102427474 © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL
Why it is listed as public: listed by Oregon State Marine Board Boating Access Sites. Something wrong, or is this launch private? Send a correction; it goes to a person.