Little Cobb River Fishing
Blue Earth County and Waseca County.
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Getting to know the Little Cobb River
Across Blue Earth County and Waseca County, the Little Cobb River winds along as a river. GIS lines trace roughly 39 miles of it in the state. The nearest incorporated city is Pemberton, about 2 miles from its midpoint.
Put-ins on file: 1 public access.
Accesses on the Little Cobb River
- Little Cobb River Accesscarry-in access, 3 trailer stalls, toilet, Blue Earth County, river mile 1.6
Minnesota DNR Public Water Access Sites and Kittle route lines, USGS gauges.
DNR limits on the Little Cobb River
Nothing beyond statewide limits is posted for the Little Cobb 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 a short haul from Little Cobb River
- Lura Lake13 miles
- Eagle Lake CFP13 miles
- Madison Lake15 miles
- Elysian (Main Lake)15 miles
Bait counters serving Little Cobb River
- Mankato SCHEELSsporting goods store, Mankato, 15 miles
- CORNER BAITbait and tackle shop, Madison Lake, 16 miles
- Fleet Farmsporting goods store, Mankato, 16 miles
- Jt's Hooked Up Bait And Tacklebait and tackle shop, Elysian, 17 miles
- Bobber Shop Fishingbait and tackle shop, Mankato, 17 miles
Places to bunk near Little Cobb River
- Pemberton3 miles
- Waldorf6 miles
- St. Clair8 miles
- Mapleton8 miles
Creeks beside the Little Cobb River
- Cobb River6 miles
- Maple River11 miles
- Le Sueur River13 miles
- Cannon River22 miles
Minnesota counties sharing Little Cobb River
- Blue Earth County
- Waseca County
Spinning and baitcasting picks for the Little Cobb River
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Species in the nets at Little Cobb River
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The Little Cobb River, questions with short answers
What part of Minnesota holds the Little Cobb River?
DNR route lines put it in Blue Earth County and Waseca County.
Is the Little Cobb River designated trout water?
Not designated for trout.
Is there a USGS gauge on the Little Cobb River?
No USGS gauge matches it.
Where do I launch on the Little Cobb River?
1 public access; Little Cobb River Access is one.
Which DNR rules apply on the Little Cobb River?
Statewide limits apply.
Can visitors fish the Little Cobb River?
Minnesota residents 16 to 89 need an angling license ($25 for the year); nonresidents 16 and older pay $51.
Where are minnows sold near the Little Cobb River?
Drive 15 miles to reach Mankato SCHEELS.
What town makes a base on the Little Cobb River?
Pemberton, about 2 miles from the midpoint by air.
Which fish swim in the Little Cobb River?
LakeFinder carries no stream species for it.
Put the Little Cobb River on this season’s list
Check the gauge and the regulations before the trip.