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Lac qui Parle River

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Minnesota, United States

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White bass

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Walleye

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Smallmouth bass

16 in · 3 lb

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Freshwater drum

21 in · 6 lb

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White bass

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Walleye

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General info

Lac qui Parle River is a stream located in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota, United States. It is also intersecting with Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota and Brookings County, South Dakota. It is most popular for fishing White bass, Walleye, and Smallmouth bass.

Location

44°45′18.5″N 96°07′37.4″W
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Fishing regulations at Lac qui Parle River, MN

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Minnesota can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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FAQ about Lac qui Parle River fishing

📍 Where is the Lac qui Parle River located?
the Lac qui Parle River is a stream located in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota, United States. It is also intersecting with Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota and Brookings County, South Dakota. Its coordinates are:
44°45′18.5″N 96°07′37.4″W
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🎣 Where on the Lac qui Parle River is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Lac qui Parle River by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in the Lac qui Parle River?
The most common species in the Lac qui Parle River are:
  • White bass - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Walleye - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Smallmouth bass - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
📢 What are the latest Lac qui Parle River fishing reports?
The latest Lac qui Parle River fishing reports are:
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the Lac qui Parle River?

Fishing in Minnesota requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Licenses include resident and non-resident, annual, short-term, and combination options, purchasable online or at vendors.

In Minnesota, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16 or residents 90 and older. Residents 65 and older are exempt from the trout stamp fee. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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