Blackduck River Fishing
Beltrami County.
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The Blackduck River, the Minnesota rundown
Kittle route lines carry the Blackduck River, a Minnesota river, through Beltrami County. Its mapped line inside Minnesota runs about 29 miles. Roughly 12 miles of road lie between it and Blackduck.
The DNR access layer lists 1 public access.
Where boats go in on the Blackduck River
- Blackduck River Access1 ramp, 20 trailer stalls, Beltrami County, river mile 9.4
Minnesota DNR Public Water Access Sites and Kittle route lines, USGS gauges.
DNR rules on the Blackduck River
The statewide table below governs the Blackduck River.
| Species | Limit | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye and sauger | 6 combined total (only 1 walleye over 20" in possession) | May 9, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 |
| Northern pike (North-central Zone) | 10 (not more than 2 over 26", all from 22-26" must be immediately released) | May 9, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 |
| Northern pike (North-central Zone) | 10 (either 2 northern pike over 26" and none from 22 to 26" or 1 from 22 to 26" and 1 over 26") | Nov. 15, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 except where prohibited |
| Largemouth bass | Catch-and-release only | March 1 – May 22, 2026 |
| Largemouth bass | 6 combined total largemouth or smallmouth bass (when smallmouth season is open) | May 23, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 |
| Smallmouth bass | Catch-and-release only | March 1 – May 22, 2026 |
| Smallmouth bass | 6 combined total largemouth or smallmouth bass | May 23 – Sept. 13, 2026 |
| Smallmouth bass | Catch-and-release only | Sept. 14, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 |
| Crappie | 10 combined total | Continuous |
| Sunfish | 20 combined total | Continuous |
| Yellow perch | 20 daily, 40 in possession | Continuous |
| Muskellunge | 1 (minimum size 54") | June 6 – Nov. 30, 2026 |
| Channel catfish | 5 (only 1 over 24") | Continuous |
| Rock bass | 30 | Continuous |
| Cisco (tullibee) | 15 (over 7") | Continuous |
| Burbot (eelpout) | 4 | Continuous |
2026 Minnesota Fishing Regulations. All Minnesota limits.
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Lakes neighboring Blackduck River
- Medicine Lake, Beltrami County9 miles
- Blackduck Lake9 miles
- Sandy Lake near Tenstrike, Beltrami County12 miles
- Gull Lake near Tenstrike, Beltrami County, 2,256 acres13 miles
Where to grab leeches near Blackduck River
- Timberline Sports, Incsporting goods store, Blackduck, 11 miles
- Big Dick'sfarm and general store with fishing supplies, Kelliher, 13 miles
- Northwoods Fish Housesbait and tackle shop, Kelliher, 17 miles
- Venture Custom Rodsbait and tackle shop, Bemidji, 17 miles
- Trapper's Bait Shopbait and tackle shop, Bemidji, 19 miles
Lodging towns close to Blackduck River
- Redby9 miles
- Blackduck12 miles
- Tenstrike13 miles
- Funkley14 miles
Other rivers near the Blackduck River
- Gull River, Beltrami County13 miles
- Turtle River19 miles
- Third River24 miles
- Clearwater River, Beltrami County25 miles
Blackduck River county pages
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Answers before you wade the Blackduck River
Which way does the Blackduck River run?
The DNR route line runs through Beltrami County.
Is the Blackduck River a trout stream?
The DNR does not list it as trout water.
What is the latest gauge reading on the Blackduck River?
No live USGS gauge is matched to it.
How many accesses does the Blackduck River have?
1 public access on the map, Blackduck River Access among them.
Is there a catch-and-release reach on the Blackduck River?
Statewide limits only.
Do I need a Minnesota license for the Blackduck River?
Minnesota residents 16 to 89 need an angling license ($25 for the year); nonresidents 16 and older pay $51.
Which bait shop is closest to the Blackduck River?
Timberline Sports, Inc sits about 11 miles away.
Which Minnesota town lies closest to the Blackduck River?
Base out of Blackduck, roughly 12 miles away.
Which fish has the DNR found in the Blackduck River?
No species list is published for it.
Drift a bait through the Blackduck River
Flow and limits first, then the drive.