Lac qui Parle River Fishing
Lac qui Parle County, Yellow Medicine County and Lincoln County.
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The Lac qui Parle River, the Minnesota rundown
Kittle route lines carry the Lac qui Parle River, a Minnesota river, through Lac qui Parle County, Yellow Medicine County and Lincoln County. Its mapped line inside Minnesota runs about 111 miles. Roughly 3 miles of road lie between it and Dawson.
The river has 1 active gauge. The DNR access layer lists 3 public accesses.
Current readings, Lac qui Parle River
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Lac Qui Parle River Near Lac Qui Parle, Mn | 6.28 ft gage height | Nov 12 4:45 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 12, 2026 5:33 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Where boats go in on the Lac qui Parle River
- Lac Qui Parle River, Lac Qui Parle Co Park Access1 ramp, 5 trailer stalls, toilet, Lac qui Parle County, river mile 14.3
- Lac Qui Parle River, Dawson (W) Access1 ramp, 4 trailer stalls, Lac qui Parle County, river mile 2
- Lac Qui Parle River, Dawson (E) Access1 ramp, 2 trailer stalls, Lac qui Parle County, river mile 1.9
Minnesota DNR Public Water Access Sites and Kittle route lines, USGS gauges.
DNR rules on the Lac qui Parle River
The statewide table below governs the Lac qui Parle 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 (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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Lakes neighboring Lac qui Parle River
- Lac qui Parle15 miles
- Sylvan Lake, Yellow Medicine County16 miles
- Del Clark Lake17 miles
- John Reservoir19 miles
Where to grab leeches near Lac qui Parle River
- Runningsfarm and general store with fishing supplies, Canby, 15 miles
- Independent Oil & Sports LLCsporting goods store, Canby, 16 miles
- Runningsfarm and general store with fishing supplies, Montevideo, 19 miles
Lodging towns close to Lac qui Parle River
- Dawson3 miles
- Boyd9 miles
- Madison11 miles
- St. Leo12 miles
Other rivers near the Lac qui Parle River
- Canby Creek20 miles
- Yellow Medicine River22 miles
- Minnesota River22 miles
- Chippewa River36 miles
Lac qui Parle River county pages
- Lac qui Parle County
- Yellow Medicine County
- Lincoln County
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Answers before you wade the Lac qui Parle River
Which way does the Lac qui Parle River run?
The DNR route line runs through Lac qui Parle County, Yellow Medicine County and Lincoln County.
Is the Lac qui Parle River a trout stream?
The DNR does not list it as trout water.
What is the latest gauge reading on the Lac qui Parle River?
See the 1 USGS gauge on this page.
How many accesses does the Lac qui Parle River have?
3 public accesses on the map, Lac Qui Parle River, Lac Qui Parle Co Park Access among them.
Is there a catch-and-release reach on the Lac qui Parle River?
Statewide limits only.
Do I need a Minnesota license for the Lac qui Parle 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 Lac qui Parle River?
Runnings sits about 15 miles away.
Which Minnesota town lies closest to the Lac qui Parle River?
Base out of Dawson, roughly 3 miles away.
Which fish has the DNR found in the Lac qui Parle River?
No species list is published for it.
Drift a bait through the Lac qui Parle River
Flow and limits first, then the drive.