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Welcome to the Hennepin County, Minnesota Water Patrol Web Site. The site provides links to the LMCD, Minnesota DNR, the US Power Squadron and other organizations that promote boat and water safety. We provide links so you can register your watercraft, ATV and snowmobile without leaving the Water Patrol web site. (If you are not looking for the Hennepin County Water Patrol, click here to find other water patrol sites in Minnesota and the USA)

There are 104 lakes and three rivers in Hennepin County, Minnesota. The Hennepin County Water Patrol is responsible for the safety and regulation of all lakes and, in conjunction with the US Coast Guard and adjoining county sheriff's, the rivers of the county.

As summer turns to fall and winter, this responsibility changes from safe boating, to safe snowmobiling, ice fishing and other winter activities.

The purpose of this site is to provide up-to-date information to help you enjoy the waterways of Hennepin County. From here, you can access information about the Water Patrol, apply for temporary structure and special event permits, and find out about rules and regulations on various lakes and rivers, including Lake Minnetonka, the Mississippi River and the Minnesota River.

 

Check the Water Patrol Public Forum for the latest updates on new laws, high water restrictions and much more

If you have any questions or comments, please address them to

Last update to this page was December 26, 2008

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Is the Ice Safe?

Now that the lakes are frozen and covered with snow, it is time to ask the question, "Is the ice safe?"

Ask any Water Patrol Deputy and you will get the answer, "Ice is never safe."

Find out why you can never get a definite answer to this question.

 

Youth Snowmobile Classes are Full

All Youth Snowmobile classes are full and no more will be offered by the Water Patrol. Please check with the Minnesota DNR for other openings.

 

Water Patrol Nears its 50th Anniversary

In 2009, the Hennepin County Water Patrol celebrates its 50th anniversary as a part of the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office.

We are looking for past members, both full time and volunteer special deputies to help with the commemoration.

If you are an alumni, and have a remembrance you wish to share and perhaps be included in a special 50th Anniversary book, please fill out the information on the Commemoration Page.

We especially need stories from the 60's and 70's

 

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