Pier 1 explorer - recommended best value

Our most popular Membership! Enjoy 7 days a week boating including holidays.

We carefully limit our Memberships to ensure the best boating experience, with a strict Member-to-boat ratio to even the playing field for boat availability. That is why there is limited availability on our Explorer Memberships. Call now to find out the fastest way to join!

Grand rapids

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AMENITIES

  • Parking: Available on site at the Pickled Loon Saloon.

    Check-In: At docks or YBC office under the back deck on the east side of the building.

  • Tubing: Allowed for members and renters.

    Tubes & ropes are available for rent only.

    Tube & rope available for members at no additional cost with annual membership.

  • Memberships

    Rentals

  • Boating rules & regulations vary per state. Click here to find out more about rules & regs in your state.

  • You don’t have to be a Member to enjoy the perks - we offer daily and multi-day boat rentals! Simply click here to view boats, pricing, and availability.

Welcome to YBC – Pokegama! This 6,700-acre lake near Grand Rapids, MN, is the largest of a series of lakes on the Upper Mississippi River that includes Jay Gould Lake, Little Jay Gould Lake and others. Though its shoreline is well developed, the lake is deep, clear and has a reputation for producing above-average walleyes, according to Team Northland angler Brian “Bro” Brosdahl (Northland Fishing Tackle). Check out our Fleet Sheet!

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Explorer Membership

Our most popular Membership! Enjoy 7 days a week boating including holidays.

  • Pier 1 - 6 Available

    Pier 2 - 5 Available

    Pier 3 - Limited

    Pier 4 - Not Available

    Availability fluctuates - call to verify availability and secure your Membership or join the waitlist!

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Executive Membership

For those with weekend plans, this gives Monday-Thursday AM+ PM boating (no holidays).

  • Pier 1 - 3 Available

    Pier 2 - 2 Available

    Pier 3 - 3 Available

    Pier 4 - Not Available

    Availability fluctuates - call to verify availability and secure your Membership or join the waitlist!

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Early Bird Membership

Avoid the crowds and beat the heat: Monday-Thursday AM boating (no holidays).

  • Pier 1 - 1 Available

    Pier 2 - 1 Available

    Pier 3 - 1 Available

    Pier 4 - Not Available

    Availability fluctuates - call to verify availability and secure your Membership or join the waitlist!

THINGS TO DO AND SEE

dining

Located right by the boat club, enjoy expectional views and delicious food at the Pickled Loon. Or, head across the river to Zorbaz, where you can enjoy a variety of drinks, delicious pizzas, pasta, and much more.

shopping

Spread out your towel and soak up the sun! Beach the boat at Nesbitt Island and enjoy the shallow sandbar, perfect for swimming.

swimming

With 57 miles of shoreline, you’re sure to find the perfect spot to lay down your beach towel. Check out Tioga Beach on the northern side of the lake—it's a beautiful place to take a dip or let the kids build their sandcastles.

fishing

This lake has long, narrow bays and sprawling areas with humps and offshore structures. When the wind picks up, find a sheltered spot to fish for walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass, and muskie. Stop in Pokegama Lake Store for live bait.

sightseeing

While it's tempting to stay on the lake all day, you won't regret exploring the surrounding areas. Chippewa National Forest to the north offers great hiking and wildlife viewing, or you can check out the Judy Garland Museum.

become a partner

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20184 US-169, Grand Rapids, MN 55744

Hours
Open daily 8am-dusk

Phone
612-398-5549

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    Daily & Multi-Day Rentals

    Easy online booking with our Reservation System.

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Pokegama Partners

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    MEMBERS GET $20 OFF A COOLER PURCHASE!

    USE PROMO CODE: YBC20

    Exclusions may apply, contact Laka Coolers for more information.

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    Clean Lakes MN Apparel

    MEMBERS GET 20% OFF!

    Exclusions may apply, contact Clean Lakes MN for more information.

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    Surly Brewing Co.

    MEMBERS GET 20% OFF SURLY'S RETAIL STORE!

    Exclusions may apply, contact Surly Brewing for more information.

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