East Two River Fishing
St. Louis County, designated trout stream.
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Key facts on the East Two River
The DNR maps the East Two River as a river running through St. Louis County. Census points put Tower closest, around 3 miles off.
About 10.4 miles are on the DNR designated trout stream layer. Boaters and paddlers have 1 public access.
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| Rule | Limit | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Channel catfish | 5 (only 1 over 24") | Continuous |
| Rock bass | 30 | Continuous |
| Cisco (tullibee) | 15 (over 7") | Continuous |
| Burbot (eelpout) | 4 | Continuous |
| Stream trout | 5 combined total (only 1 over 16") | April 11 – Sept. 30, 2026 |
On the East Two River, the stamp validation and a single line apply during trout season. The regular statewide season applies.
DNR designated trout stream layer and special regulations layer; 2026 Minnesota Fishing Regulations. All trout streams.
Landings on the East Two River
- East Two River Access1 ramp, 1 dock, toilet, St. Louis County
Minnesota DNR Public Water Access Sites and Kittle route lines, USGS gauges.
Possession limits on the East Two River
The statewide inland rows are the rule set on the East Two 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 (Northeast Zone) | 2 (only 1 over 40" in possession, all from 30-40" must be immediately released) | May 9, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 |
| Northern pike (Northeast Zone) | 2 (only 1 northern pike 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 |
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass | Catch-and-release only | March 1 – May 8, 2026 |
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 6 combined total largemouth or smallmouth bass | May 9, 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 |
| Stream trout | 5 combined total (only 1 over 16") | April 11 – Sept. 30, 2026 |
2026 Minnesota Fishing Regulations. All Minnesota limits.
What sits close to East Two River
Lakes one stop past East Two River
- Four Mile Lake, St. Louis County4 miles
- Five Mile Lake4 miles
- Skeleton Lake4 miles
- Six Mile Lake near Tower, St. Louis County5 miles
Bait shops an easy drive from East Two River
- Aronson Boat Works Inc.marina, Tower, 6 miles
- Gruben's Marinamarina, Tower, 9 miles
- Shamrock Resortmarina, Tower, 10 miles
- Kinsey Houseboats Marinamarina, St. Louis, 12 miles
- Just Bite Me Miller Bait Shopbait and tackle shop, Babbitt, 14 miles
Towns to stay in near East Two River
- Soudan1 mile
- Tower3 miles
- Hoyt Lakes16 miles
- Babbitt17 miles
More Minnesota streams near the East Two River
- Vermilion River11 miles
- Rice River, St. Louis County21 miles
- Johnson Creek22 miles
- Sturgeon River30 miles
East Two River and its counties
Reels and a weigh grip for the East Two River
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Catches common at East Two River
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What people ask about the East Two River
Which Minnesota counties does the East Two River cross?
Counties: St. Louis County.
How does the DNR list the East Two River for trout?
The DNR designates roughly 10.4 miles for trout.
Is the East Two River running high today?
USGS has no active gauge tied to it.
Can I paddle a kayak on the East Two River?
1 public access on file, led by East Two River Access.
What are the limits on the East Two River?
Nothing beyond statewide limits.
What does a license for the East Two River cost?
Designated trout water takes a Minnesota angling license ($25 resident, $51 nonresident) and the $10 trout and salmon stamp validation for ages 18 to 64.
Where can I buy minnows near the East Two River?
The nearest listing is Aronson Boat Works Inc., 6 miles off.
Which city is nearest the East Two River?
Tower is the closest Census city, around 3 miles.
Which fish bite in the East Two River?
DNR records name rainbow trout, brook trout and brown trout.
Drive to the East Two River
Trout rules change by season; read them first.