Little Sioux River Fishing
Jackson County.
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The Little Sioux River, the Minnesota rundown
Kittle route lines carry the Little Sioux River, a Minnesota river, through Jackson County. Its mapped line inside Minnesota runs about 25 miles. Roughly 9 miles of road lie between it and Lakefield.
Where boats go in on the Little Sioux River
No launch record mentions the Little Sioux River.
Minnesota DNR Public Water Access Sites and Kittle route lines, USGS gauges.
DNR rules on the Little Sioux River
The statewide table below governs the Little Sioux 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 Little Sioux River
- Rush Lake, Jackson County4 miles
- Pearl Lake, Jackson County5 miles
- Little Spirit Lake5 miles
- Loon Lake, Jackson County6 miles
Where to grab leeches near Little Sioux River
Lodging towns close to Little Sioux River
- Lakefield9 miles
- Jackson12 miles
- Round Lake13 miles
- Okabena14 miles
Other rivers near the Little Sioux River
- Des Moines River46 miles
- Watonwan River47 miles
- Rock River50 miles
- Cottonwood River53 miles
Little Sioux River county pages
- Jackson County
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Answers before you wade the Little Sioux River
Which way does the Little Sioux River run?
The DNR route line runs through Jackson County.
Is the Little Sioux River a trout stream?
The DNR does not list it as trout water.
What is the latest gauge reading on the Little Sioux River?
No live USGS gauge is matched to it.
How many accesses does the Little Sioux River have?
No access is mapped; walk in from crossings.
Is there a catch-and-release reach on the Little Sioux River?
Statewide limits only.
Do I need a Minnesota license for the Little Sioux 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 Little Sioux River?
Runnings sits about 19 miles away.
Which Minnesota town lies closest to the Little Sioux River?
Base out of Lakefield, roughly 9 miles away.
Which fish has the DNR found in the Little Sioux River?
No species list is published for it.
Drift a bait through the Little Sioux River
Flow and limits first, then the drive.