Maple River Fishing
Blue Earth County and Faribault County.
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The short version on the Maple River
The Maple River is a Minnesota river with its course in Blue Earth County and Faribault County. About 81 miles are mapped in Minnesota. Mapleton is the closest Census city, roughly 3 miles away.
There are 1 public access along it.
Launching on the Maple River
- Maple River Access1 ramp, 5 trailer stalls, Blue Earth County, river mile 15.5
Minnesota DNR Public Water Access Sites and Kittle route lines, USGS gauges.
Fish you may keep from the Maple River
The DNR posts no rule for the Maple River by name.
| 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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Neighbor lakes around Maple River
- Lura Lake2 miles
- Bass Lake, Faribault County6 miles
- Ida Lake, Blue Earth County7 miles
- Mills Lake15 miles
Bait and tackle closest to Maple River
- Mankato SCHEELSsporting goods store, Mankato, 19 miles
- Fleet Farmsporting goods store, Mankato, 20 miles
- Bobber Shop Fishingbait and tackle shop, Mankato, 20 miles
- Walts Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, North Mankato, 20 miles
- CORNER BAITbait and tackle shop, Madison Lake, 23 miles
Minnesota towns closest to Maple River
- Mapleton3 miles
- Amboy8 miles
- Good Thunder8 miles
- Delavan9 miles
Rivers one stop past the Maple River
- Cobb River8 miles
- Blue Earth River11 miles
- Little Cobb River11 miles
- Le Sueur River23 miles
Maple River, county lines
- Blue Earth County
- Faribault County
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Handy answers on the Maple River
Through which counties does the Maple River run?
Look in Blue Earth County and Faribault County.
Do I need a trout stamp on the Maple River?
It is outside the trout stream layer.
What is the Maple River discharge today?
No USGS gauge reports for it.
Is there a boat launch on the Maple River?
1 public access, such as Maple River Access.
Are there bait limits on the Maple River?
No special DNR rule; the statewide rows apply.
Do kids need a license on the Maple River?
Minnesota residents 16 to 89 need an angling license ($25 for the year); nonresidents 16 and older pay $51.
Is there a bait and tackle stop near the Maple River?
Mankato SCHEELS, roughly 19 miles from the midpoint.
Which town sits near the Maple River?
The closest Census city is Mapleton (3 miles).
Which fish can I hook in the Maple River?
No survey list exists in the sources used.
Spend a morning on the Maple River
Limits and flow are on this page.