river in Minnesota, USA
Each spring the Rainy River hosts one of North America's great walleye and lake sturgeon runs, drawing anglers to the border current between International Falls and Baudette. A person cannot possess or use a gaff while fishing on the Rainy River. Located in the Minnesota-Ontario border from International Falls to Lake of the Woods (Koochiching and Lake of the Woods counties).
Rainy River is a river in Minnesota, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region. This guide brings together the fish species you can target, the regulations that apply, and the campsites nearby so you can plan a complete fishing trip.
Anglers fishing Rainy River can target species including Lake Sturgeon, Northern Pike, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, and Walleye. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on Rainy River.
Make sure you're fishing legally at Rainy River. A fishing license is required across most of USA, and daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change from year to year. When FishFinder has matching records, use the regulations link below to review the rules hub before you cast a line.
Explore the species guides for fish recorded at Rainy River:
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at Rainy River:
Anglers at Rainy River can target species including Lake Sturgeon, Northern Pike, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, and Walleye. Explore each species on this page to learn its habits, average size, and the tackle that works best.
Yes — a fishing license is required across most of USA. Daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change year to year, so review the regulations on file for Rainy River before you cast a line.
Rainy River is a river in Minnesota, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.