Le Sueur River Fishing
Waseca County, Blue Earth County and Freeborn County.
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Key facts on the Le Sueur River
The DNR maps the Le Sueur River as a river running through Waseca County, Blue Earth County and Freeborn County. Roughly 102 miles of channel are mapped. Census points put New Richland closest, around 5 miles off.
Live numbers come from 1 active gauge. Boaters and paddlers have 4 public accesses.
USGS readings on the Le Sueur River
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Le Sueur River Near Rapidan, Mn | 1,400 cfs, 8.19 ft gage height | Nov 13 3:00 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 13, 2026 3:33 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Landings on the Le Sueur River
- Le Sueur River, Co Rd 8 Accesscarry-in access, 2 trailer stalls, Blue Earth County, river mile 9.5
- Le Sueur River, Co 90 Access1 ramp, 4 trailer stalls, Blue Earth County, river mile 8
- Le Sueur River, Co Rd 16 Access1 ramp, Blue Earth County, river mile 7.4
- Le Sueur River, Hwy 66 Accesscarry-in access, 4 trailer stalls, Blue Earth County, river mile 1.4
Minnesota DNR Public Water Access Sites and Kittle route lines, USGS gauges.
Possession limits on the Le Sueur River
The statewide inland rows are the rule set on the Le Sueur 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 one stop past Le Sueur River
- St. Olaf Lake7 miles
- Loon Lake, Waseca County9 miles
- Clear Lake near Waseca, Waseca County, 649 acres10 miles
- Beaver Lake, Steele County11 miles
Bait shops an easy drive from Le Sueur River
- Fleet Farmsporting goods store, Owatonna, 17 miles
- Jt's Hooked Up Bait And Tacklebait and tackle shop, Elysian, 18 miles
- Bass Pro Shops Owatonnasporting goods store, Owatonna, 20 miles
- CORNER BAITbait and tackle shop, Madison Lake, 22 miles
- The Dam Bait Shopbait and tackle shop, Albert Lea, 23 miles
Towns to stay in near Le Sueur River
- New Richland5 miles
- Waldorf7 miles
- Waseca9 miles
- Hartland11 miles
More Minnesota streams near the Le Sueur River
- Little Cobb River13 miles
- Cobb River15 miles
- Straight River, Steele County17 miles
- Cannon River19 miles
Le Sueur River and its counties
- Waseca County
- Blue Earth County
- Freeborn County
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Catches common at Le Sueur River
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What people ask about the Le Sueur River
Which Minnesota counties does the Le Sueur River cross?
Counties: Waseca County, Blue Earth County and Freeborn County.
How does the DNR list the Le Sueur River for trout?
No trout designation applies to it.
Is the Le Sueur River running high today?
1 USGS gauge post readings above.
Can I paddle a kayak on the Le Sueur River?
4 public accesses on file, led by Le Sueur River, Hwy 66 Access.
What are the limits on the Le Sueur River?
Nothing beyond statewide limits.
What does a license for the Le Sueur River cost?
Minnesota residents 16 to 89 need an angling license ($25 for the year); nonresidents 16 and older pay $51.
Where can I buy minnows near the Le Sueur River?
The nearest listing is Fleet Farm, 17 miles off.
Which city is nearest the Le Sueur River?
New Richland is the closest Census city, around 5 miles.
Which fish bite in the Le Sueur River?
The DNR publishes no stream survey list for it in LakeFinder.
Drive to the Le Sueur River
Trout rules change by season; read them first.