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Des Moines River (MN)

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Minnesota, United States

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Des Moines River (MN) fishing reports

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Channel catfish

24 in · 5 lb

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Black bullhead

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Yellow perch

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Northern pike

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Northern pike

27 in · 8 lb

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Northern pike

27 in · 5 lb

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General info

Des Moines River (MN) is a stream located in Jackson County, Minnesota, United States. It is also intersecting with Cottonwood County, Minnesota. It is most popular for fishing Walleye, Channel catfish, and Northern pike.

Location

43°43′11.6″N 95°02′49.6″W
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Fishing regulations at Des Moines River (MN), 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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106.1 miles away

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South Sioux City

110.8 miles away

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FAQ about Des Moines River (MN) fishing

the Des Moines River (MN) is a stream located in Jackson County, Minnesota, United States. It is also intersecting with Cottonwood County, Minnesota. Its coordinates are:
43°43′11.6″N 95°02′49.6″W
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The most common species in the Des Moines River (MN) are:
  • Walleye - 21 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Channel catfish - 18 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Northern pike - 9 members reported to have caught this fish
The latest Des Moines River (MN) fishing reports are:
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