Moose River Fishing
Marshall County and Beltrami County.
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The short version on the Moose River
The Moose River is a Minnesota river with its course in Marshall County and Beltrami County. About 20 miles are mapped in Minnesota. Grygla is the closest Census city, roughly 11 miles away.
There are 1 public access along it.
Launching on the Moose River
- Moose River Access1 ramp, 3 trailer stalls, toilet, Marshall County, river mile 1
Minnesota DNR Public Water Access Sites and Kittle route lines, USGS gauges.
Fish you may keep from the Moose River
The DNR posts no rule for the Moose 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 (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 |
2026 Minnesota Fishing Regulations. All Minnesota limits.
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Neighbor lakes around Moose River
- Hayes Lake13 miles
Minnesota towns closest to Moose River
- Grygla11 miles
- Goodridge22 miles
- Middle River23 miles
- Strathcona25 miles
Rivers one stop past the Moose River
- Roseau River20 miles
- Red Lake River30 miles
- Winter Road River41 miles
- Rapid River45 miles
Moose River, county lines
- Marshall County
- Beltrami County
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Handy answers on the Moose River
Through which counties does the Moose River run?
Look in Marshall County and Beltrami County.
Do I need a trout stamp on the Moose River?
It is outside the trout stream layer.
What is the Moose River discharge today?
No USGS gauge reports for it.
Is there a boat launch on the Moose River?
1 public access, such as Moose River Access.
Are there bait limits on the Moose River?
No special DNR rule; the statewide rows apply.
Do kids need a license on the Moose 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 Moose River?
None within 25 miles.
Which town sits near the Moose River?
The closest Census city is Grygla (11 miles).
Which fish can I hook in the Moose River?
No survey list exists in the sources used.
Spend a morning on the Moose River
Limits and flow are on this page.