Moose Horn River Fishing
Carlton County, designated trout stream.
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The Moose Horn River, the Minnesota rundown
Kittle route lines carry the Moose Horn River, a Minnesota river, through Carlton County. Roughly 8 miles of road lie between it and Barnum.
The designated trout reach runs about 9.2 miles. The DNR access layer lists 1 public access.
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| Rule | Limit | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Channel catfish | 5 (only 1 over 24") | Continuous |
| Rock bass | 30 | Continuous |
| Cisco (tullibee) | 15 (over 7") | Continuous |
| Burbot (eelpout) | 4 | Continuous |
| Stream trout | 5 combined total (only 1 over 16") | April 11 – Sept. 30, 2026 |
The Moose Horn River follows stream trout rules: a stamp for adults and one line. Statewide stream trout rules apply.
DNR designated trout stream layer and special regulations layer; 2026 Minnesota Fishing Regulations. All trout streams.
Where boats go in on the Moose Horn River
- Moose Horn River, Barnum Accesscarry-in access, toilet, Carlton County, river mile 15.4
Minnesota DNR Public Water Access Sites and Kittle route lines, USGS gauges.
DNR rules on the Moose Horn River
The statewide table below governs the Moose Horn 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 (North-central Zone) | 10 (not more than 2 over 26", all from 22-26" must be immediately released) | May 9, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 |
| Northern pike (North-central Zone) | 10 (either 2 northern pike over 26" and none from 22 to 26" or 1 from 22 to 26" and 1 over 26") | 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 |
| Stream trout | 5 combined total (only 1 over 16") | April 11 – Sept. 30, 2026 |
2026 Minnesota Fishing Regulations. All Minnesota limits.
Near Moose Horn River on the map
Lakes neighboring Moose Horn River
- Hizer Lake2 miles
- Bob Lake3 miles
- Park Lake3 miles
- Sand Lake, Carlton County5 miles
Where to grab leeches near Moose Horn River
- Outdoor Advantagesporting goods store, Cloquet, 10 miles
- Spirit Lake Marina & RV Parkmarina, Duluth, 20 miles
- Harbor Cove Marinamarina, Duluth, 22 miles
- The Fisherman's Corner & Gunsbait and tackle shop, Duluth, 23 miles
- King's Outdoor Experiencesporting goods store, Duluth, 23 miles
Lodging towns close to Moose Horn River
- Barnum8 miles
- Carlton9 miles
- Cloquet10 miles
- Wrenshall10 miles
Other rivers near the Moose Horn River
- Little Otter Creek5 miles
- Blackhoof River6 miles
- Hunters Creek7 miles
- Skunk Creek, Carlton County8 miles
Moose Horn River county pages
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Answers before you wade the Moose Horn River
Which way does the Moose Horn River run?
The DNR route line runs through Carlton County.
Is the Moose Horn River a trout stream?
About 9.2 designated trout miles, so the stamp applies for ages 18 to 64.
What is the latest gauge reading on the Moose Horn River?
No live USGS gauge is matched to it.
How many accesses does the Moose Horn River have?
1 public access on the map, Moose Horn River, Barnum Access among them.
Is there a catch-and-release reach on the Moose Horn River?
Statewide limits only.
Do I need a Minnesota license for the Moose Horn River?
Designated trout water takes a Minnesota angling license ($25 resident, $51 nonresident) and the $10 trout and salmon stamp validation for ages 18 to 64.
Which bait shop is closest to the Moose Horn River?
Outdoor Advantage sits about 10 miles away.
Which Minnesota town lies closest to the Moose Horn River?
Base out of Barnum, roughly 8 miles away.
Which fish has the DNR found in the Moose Horn River?
rainbow trout, brook trout and brown trout, per DNR records.
Drift a bait through the Moose Horn River
Flow and limits first, then the drive.