Dakota County offers parking permits for waterfowl hunting access from Bud’s Landing in Spring Lake Park Reserve to the Spring Lake Islands Wildlife Management Area. Bud’s Landing is located on the Mississippi River and can be accessed from the far north end of Fischer Avenue in Nininger Township.
Fischer Avenue Trailhead construction is starting September 2025. It will continue until spring 2026. Waterfowl hunt parking and the boat launch will be accessible in 2025. For more detail, please visit the project webpage.
Beginning in 2026, river access will be for nonmotorized boats only at this location.
2025 season
Permits will be available for purchase for the following dates:
- Sept. 27–Oct. 5
- Oct. 18–Dec. 7
Permits will be available starting Friday, Sept. 19.
Purchase a pass starting Sept. 19
Cost
$10 + tax per day, including sales tax. You must be 18 years old to purchase a parking permit.
Directions
Pine Bend Trail is currently closed to thru traffic west of Fahey Avenue. Beginning this fall, Pine Bend Trail will be closed east of Fischer Avenue.
From Highway 55, turn north on Fahey Avenue. When you get to the stop sign, take a right on Pine Bend Trail and then turn left onto Fischer Avenue.