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Hansen's Harbor

35853 Highway 61 Blvd
Lake City, MN 55041
Upper Mississippi 776.4 RDB

Lat / Lon: N 44° 29.963' / W 092° 18.740'
Contact: Peter Hansen
VHF Monitored: 16
Phone: (651) 345-3022
Fax: (651) 314-5014
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://hansensharbor.com

Review for Hansen's Harbor

Reviewed by: Tony Green , Dragonfly, on Sep 5, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 4

This well-protected and secluded harbor was our home port for several seasons and our Great Loop starting point. Family-run for three generations, the staff are friendly and knowledgeable and the ship's store is very well stocked. The docks are older and amenities are basic, but it is a relaxed and welcoming place to enjoy Lake Pepin and the area. Wildlife viewing is excellent, with fish, turtles, herons, bald eagles and pelicans regularly visible.

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Review for Hansen's Harbor

Reviewed by: Steven Dunlop on Oct 16, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 38'
Draft: 5.3'

Rating: 3

This older, family-run marina offers the most protected harbor on Lake Pepin and is the only marina in the area with a comprehensive ship's store on site. There is dockage for approximately 170 vessels. Gasoline, diesel, restrooms, and laundry are available when the facility is staffed. Repair services are available on site. Rigging services are available on site.

Business hours during the summer boating season are 8:30-5:30 M-F closing at 5:00 on Saturday and 3:00 on Sunday.

There is no travelift however the marina has hydraulic trailers and a large forklift for launching and hauling. They regularly handle monohulls up to about 40'. There is a mast crane on site.

As of 2021 this marina no longer offers transient slips and does not allow the boat ramp to be used except by annual slip rental customers.

The harbor is dredged regularly to accommodate 6' draft vessels even during periods of low river levels. The harbor entrance is prone to shoaling especially on the south side -- use caution and stay north of any homemade buoys that are present in the harbor mouth.

The marina does monitor VHF 16 but may not respond to radio calls if staff are busy.

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