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Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

River Lake

Minnesota, United States

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River Lake fishing reports

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Walleye

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Walleye

27 in Β· 7 lb

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4 years ago

Largemouth bass

19 in Β· 3 lb 4 oz

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Freshwater drum

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5 years ago

Channel catfish

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Freshwater drum

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General info

River Lake is a lake located in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States. It is most popular for fishing Walleye, Freshwater drum, and Largemouth bass.

Location

44Β°48β€²11β€³N 93Β°01β€²17.4β€³W
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Fishing regulations at River Lake, 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 7, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about River Lake fishing

River Lake is a lake located in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States. Its coordinates are:
44Β°48β€²11β€³N 93Β°01β€²17.4β€³W
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