Blue Earth River Fishing
Blue Earth County and Faribault County, Blue Earth River State Water Trail.
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The Blue Earth River in numbers
Minnesota anglers fish the Blue Earth River, a river of Blue Earth County and Faribault County. The DNR route line covers close to 140 miles. For minnows and gas, Winnebago is about 3 miles away. It carries the Blue Earth River State Water Trail designation.
USGS runs 1 active gauge on it. The access list holds 6 public accesses.
Discharge on the Blue Earth River
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Earth River Near Rapidan, Mn | 1,730 cfs, 10.39 ft gage height | Nov 13 1:15 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 13, 2026 2:32 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Reaching the Blue Earth River by boat
- Minnesota River, Sibley Park Accesscarry-in access, 10 trailer stalls, Blue Earth County, river mile 104.7
- Blue Earth River, City of Blue Earth Accesscarry-in access, Faribault County, river mile 100.5
- Blue Earth River 150th St. Access1 ramp, 3 trailer stalls, Faribault County, river mile 91
- Blue Earth River, Amboy Accesscarry-in access, Blue Earth County, river mile 60.2
- Blue Earth River, Rapidan Dam Access1 ramp, 4 trailer stalls, toilet, Blue Earth County, river mile 11.9
- Blue Earth River, Co 90 Bridge Access1 ramp, 10 trailer stalls, Blue Earth County, river mile 2.8
Minnesota DNR Public Water Access Sites and Kittle route lines, USGS gauges.
Booklet rules for the Blue Earth River
Every limit on the Blue Earth River is in the table below.
| Species | Limit | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye and sauger | 6 combined total (only 1 walleye over 20" in possession) | May 9, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 |
| Northern pike (Southern Zone) | 2 (minimum size 24") | May 9, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 |
| Northern pike (Southern Zone) | 2 (minimum size 24") | 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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More Minnesota lakes near Blue Earth River
- Bass Lake, Faribault County6 miles
- Ida Lake, Blue Earth County8 miles
- Lura Lake9 miles
- Imogene Lake14 miles
Minnow buckets filled near Blue Earth River
- Sommer Outdoorssporting goods store, Fairmont, 18 miles
Towns within an easy drive of Blue Earth River
- Winnebago3 miles
- Amboy6 miles
- Delavan9 miles
- Vernon Center11 miles
Streams neighboring the Blue Earth River
- Maple River11 miles
- Cobb River18 miles
- Little Cobb River23 miles
- Watonwan River27 miles
Counties that Blue Earth River reaches
- Blue Earth County
- Faribault County
Four Piscifun picks for the Blue Earth River
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Fish to look for at Blue Earth River
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Reader questions on the Blue Earth River
How do I drive to the Blue Earth River?
Through Blue Earth County and Faribault County.
May I keep trout from the Blue Earth River?
No; it carries no trout designation.
Where can I check discharge on the Blue Earth River?
There are 1 USGS gauge, listed above.
Which accesses reach the Blue Earth River?
The DNR layer lists 6 public accesses; Minnesota River, Sibley Park Access is one.
Are there special DNR rules on the Blue Earth River?
Only statewide limits.
Is a stamp needed on the Blue Earth River?
Minnesota residents 16 to 89 need an angling license ($25 for the year); nonresidents 16 and older pay $51.
Who sells leeches near the Blue Earth River?
Sommer Outdoors, about 18 miles away.
Which Minnesota town makes a base for the Blue Earth River?
Winnebago, some 3 miles off by air.
Which species does the Blue Earth River hold?
Species are not on file for it.
Work the Blue Earth River
Buy the license and stamp online before the trip.