Your Boat Club - Forest Lake
651-294-6184 | 97 N East 1st Street, Forest Lake, MN 55025 at Lakeside Park
Services: Boat Club Memberships, Boat Rentals, Gas, Slips
Welcome to YBC – Forest Lake! Just 27 miles northeast of St. Paul, Forest Lake is a quiet and quaint boating destination for fishermen and families alike. The lake itself is a series of 3 interconnected lakes, with Lake 1 linking to Lake 2 and Lake 2 linking to Lake 3 by clearly marked channels. The YBC marina is located on Lake 1 at Lakeside Park in Downtown Forest Lake.
Don’t be fooled - though Forest Lake is considered one of our metro locations, it’s a great destination if you’re looking to stay closer to the cities but get that feeling of solitude.
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Parking: Available right in the city lot on site for the park. Please limit your vehicles to two vehicles per boat to ensure adequate parking for all park patrons.
Check-In: At the blue boat house located on the docks.
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Popular fishing includes: Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Crappie, Bullhead Species, Rock Bass, Yellow Perch.
According to the DNR, “Forest Lake is a popular fishing lake. Largemouth Bass and Walleye are favorite targets of many anglers, and it is becoming an increasing popular site for Muskellunge angling.”
Bait: Live bait for sale Mike's Bait on 8 - 6595 Lake Blvd, Forest Lake, MN 55025. 10-minute drive. Members get 10% off live bait!
For more on Minnesota fishing regulations, you can visit the MN DNR link here.
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DINING + DRINKS
Mallard’s
Norman Quacks
New Bangkok Thai Restaurant
The GrilliumLODGING
Running Aces - Hotel, Casino, and Racetrack
AmericInn
Country Inn & SuitesOTHER ACTIVITIES
Looking for some other activities to do outside of your boating adventure? We’d recommend the nearby Berry Patch, a quaint berry farm located just a short 13 mins from YBC, a great family summer tradition. Also nearby is a highly-rated gold course called Castlewood Golf Course.
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Tubing is allowed for members only. Tube & rope available for members with a boat reservation, at no additional cost with annual membership.
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Ice: No ice for sale on site.
Gas: Gas is available to the public.
Rental and member boat reservations will come with a full tank of gas. This is separate from the boat rental cost and you will be charged for the fuel you use on your trip upon your return.
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Boating rules & regulations vary per state. Click here to find out more about rules & regs in your state.
Forest Lake Partners
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Mike's Bait on 8
MEMBERS GET 10% OFF LIVE BAIT!
Exclusions may apply, contact Mike’s Bait on 8 for more information.
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Tuned Up Custom Rods
MEMBERS RECEIVE 15% OFF A CUSTOM ROD PURCHASE!
Exclusions may apply, contact Tuned Up Custom Rods for more information.
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Clean Lakes MN Apparel
MEMBERS RECEIVE 20% OFF!
USE PROMO CODE: YBC20Exclusions may apply, contact 14 Lakes for more information.
“The Forest Lake staff is awesome and would recommend the location to anyone.”
— Will H., 4-Year Member
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