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Root River

Minnesota, United States

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Hornyhead chub

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Silver redhorse

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Shorthead redhorse

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Golden redhorse

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General info

Root River is a stream located in Houston County, Minnesota, United States. It is also intersecting with Fillmore County, Minnesota. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, Brown trout, and Silver redhorse.

Location

43Β°46β€²30.9β€³N 91Β°19β€²38.7β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Root River, MN

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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 8, 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 Root River fishing

the Root River is a stream located in Houston County, Minnesota, United States. It is also intersecting with Fillmore County, Minnesota. Its coordinates are:
43Β°46β€²30.9β€³N 91Β°19β€²38.7β€³W
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