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Minnesota River

Minnesota, United States

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Minnesota River fishing reports

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Channel catfish

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White bass

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Common carp

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Channel catfish

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Bigmouth buffalo

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Longnose gar

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General info

Minnesota River is a stream located in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota, United States. It is also intersecting with Big Stone County, Minnesota. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish, Walleye, and Freshwater drum.

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45Β°07β€²57.2β€³N 96Β°01β€²37.3β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Minnesota 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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of May 13, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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the Minnesota River is a stream located in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota, United States. It is also intersecting with Big Stone County, Minnesota. Its coordinates are:
45Β°07β€²57.2β€³N 96Β°01β€²37.3β€³W
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