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Wild Rice River

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Minnesota, United States

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Channel catfish

15 in · 3 lb

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Channel catfish

23 in · 10 lb

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Smallmouth bass

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Channel catfish

21 in · 6 lb

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General info

Wild Rice River is a stream located in Mahnomen County, Minnesota, United States. It is also intersecting with Clearwater County, Minnesota. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish, Smallmouth bass, and Northern pike.

Location

47°19′11.1″N 95°56′55.6″W
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Fishing regulations at Wild Rice 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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Cities nearby

Mahnomen

0.9 miles away

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15.2 miles away

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16.1 miles away

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Fertile

21.7 miles away

South End

22.0 miles away

McIntosh

22.1 miles away

Callaway

23.4 miles away

Hitterdal

27.7 miles away

Lake Park

30.9 miles away

Felton

31.1 miles away

Audubon

31.5 miles away

Brooks

34.4 miles away

Gully

34.5 miles away

Pine Point

34.9 miles away

Hawley

35.2 miles away

Detroit Lakes

35.8 miles away

Leonard

39.2 miles away

Solway

40.7 miles away

Red Lake Falls

41.8 miles away

Osage

42.2 miles away

Frazee

42.5 miles away

Glyndon

42.9 miles away

Georgetown

43.1 miles away

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FAQ about Wild Rice River fishing

📍 Where is the Wild Rice River located?
the Wild Rice River is a stream located in Mahnomen County, Minnesota, United States. It is also intersecting with Clearwater County, Minnesota. Its coordinates are:
47°19′11.1″N 95°56′55.6″W
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🎣 Where on the Wild Rice River is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Wild Rice 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 Wild Rice River?
The most common species in the Wild Rice River are:
📢 What are the latest Wild Rice River fishing reports?
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🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the Wild Rice 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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