Rainy River Fishing Vacation Near International Falls!
Want to get a jump on the fishing season? The Rainy River is the place to be!
With walleye fishing open until mid-April, you can experience some of Minnesota's earliest open-water action and take advantage of the walleye run from Lake of the Woods. A fall run offers another chance at these prized fish, as emerald shiners attract them from the tributaries.
Imagine landing a trophy sturgeon – spring and summer tag seasons make it possible! Plus, you can always cast a line for northern pike and smallmouth bass, with seasons open year-round.
With walleye fishing open until mid-April, you can experience some of Minnesota's earliest open-water action and take advantage of the walleye run from Lake of the Woods. A fall run offers another chance at these prized fish, as emerald shiners attract them from the tributaries.
Imagine landing a trophy sturgeon – spring and summer tag seasons make it possible! Plus, you can always cast a line for northern pike and smallmouth bass, with seasons open year-round.
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Rainy River includes a Sturgeon Fishing Tag Season!
Rainy River is a swift river with varying water levels. The best areas to fish depend on the water depth, clarity and current, but river fishing is usually very good for walleye and smallmouth bass. Sturgeon are found in Rainy River and catch and release fishing is allowed except during the spawning season, and there is a tag season allowing you to keep one trophy fish within the slot limit. |
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Watch for Wildlife while Fishing Rainy River
A great deal of the land along Rainy River remains undeveloped and boating offers a chance to see bald eagles, osprey, beaver and otter, whitetail deer, black bear and more. Bald eagles are able to winter in the area by staying near the Rainy River Valley, the current is swift and areas of the river remain free of ice allowing eagles to feed on fish. Rainy River runs about 80 miles, carrying water from the Rainy Lake watershed west to Lake of the Woods where it will flow north and eventually into Hudson Bay. |
Access to Rainy River is Plentiful
There are public access to Rainy River getting you close to some of the best spots. The Pat Roche Access is located below the Ranier Rapids and above the dam at International Falls. Below the dam, the Ron Hall access gets you on the River at the west end of International Falls. Kuttes Landing near Pelland Junction puts you near the confluence of the Little Fork River. Another access can be found every 5 to 10 miles downstream from there.
There are public access to Rainy River getting you close to some of the best spots. The Pat Roche Access is located below the Ranier Rapids and above the dam at International Falls. Below the dam, the Ron Hall access gets you on the River at the west end of International Falls. Kuttes Landing near Pelland Junction puts you near the confluence of the Little Fork River. Another access can be found every 5 to 10 miles downstream from there.
