Necktie River Fishing
Hubbard County, designated trout stream.
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The Necktie River in numbers
Minnesota anglers fish the Necktie River, a river of Hubbard County. The DNR route line covers close to 6 miles. For minnows and gas, Cass Lake is about 8 miles away.
Roughly 0.2 miles carry the DNR trout stream designation. The access list holds 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 |
One line and the trout and salmon stamp: those are the basics on the Necktie River. It follows the statewide trout dates.
DNR designated trout stream layer and special regulations layer; 2026 Minnesota Fishing Regulations. All trout streams.
Reaching the Necktie River by boat
- Necktie River Access1 ramp, Hubbard County, river mile 0.1
Minnesota DNR Public Water Access Sites and Kittle route lines, USGS gauges.
Booklet rules for the Necktie River
Every limit on the Necktie River is in the table below.
| 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.
Beyond the shore of Necktie River
More Minnesota lakes near Necktie River
- Grace Lake, Hubbard County2 miles
- Midge Lake2 miles
- Wolf Lake, Beltrami County4 miles
- Little Wolf Lake, Cass County5 miles
Minnow buckets filled near Necktie River
- New Era Tacklebait and tackle shop, Cass Lake, 6 miles
- Kenkatch Tacklebait and tackle shop, Bemidji, 11 miles
- Northwoods Bait And Tacklebait and tackle shop, Bemidji, 11 miles
- Northwoods Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Bemidji, 11 miles
- Trapper's Bait Shopbait and tackle shop, Bemidji, 14 miles
Towns within an easy drive of Necktie River
- Cass Lake8 miles
- Bemidji9 miles
- Laporte12 miles
- Wilton14 miles
Streams neighboring the Necktie River
- Bungoshine Creek3 miles
- Kabekona River11 miles
- Turtle River14 miles
- Gull River, Beltrami County20 miles
Counties that Necktie River reaches
Four Piscifun picks for the Necktie River
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Fish to look for at Necktie River
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Reader questions on the Necktie River
How do I drive to the Necktie River?
Through Hubbard County.
May I keep trout from the Necktie River?
Designated for trout across about 0.2 miles.
Where can I check discharge on the Necktie River?
No flow station covers it.
Which accesses reach the Necktie River?
The DNR layer lists 1 public access; Necktie River Access is one.
Are there special DNR rules on the Necktie River?
Only statewide limits.
Is a stamp needed on the Necktie 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.
Who sells leeches near the Necktie River?
New Era Tackle, about 6 miles away.
Which Minnesota town makes a base for the Necktie River?
Cass Lake, some 8 miles off by air.
Which species does the Necktie River hold?
The DNR lists rainbow trout, brook trout and brown trout.
Work the Necktie River
Buy the license and stamp online before the trip.