Pine Creek Fishing
Lake of the Woods County.
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Getting to know the Pine Creek
Across Lake of the Woods County, the Pine Creek winds along as a creek. GIS lines trace roughly 2 miles of it in the state. The nearest incorporated city is Warroad, about 31 miles from its midpoint.
Put-ins on file: 1 public access.
Accesses on the Pine Creek
- Pine Creek Access near Warroad1 ramp, 3 trailer stalls, Lake of the Woods County, river mile 0.3
Minnesota DNR Public Water Access Sites and Kittle route lines, USGS gauges.
DNR limits on the Pine Creek
Nothing beyond statewide limits is posted for the Pine Creek.
| 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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Lakes a short haul from Pine Creek
- Lake of the Woods18 miles
Bait counters serving Pine Creek
- Jake's Northwest Anglebait and tackle shop, Lake of the Woods, under a mile
Places to bunk near Pine Creek
- Angle Inletunder a mile
- Warroad31 miles
Creeks beside the Pine Creek
- Wabanica Creek43 miles
- Winter Road River46 miles
- Roseau River50 miles
- Silver Creek, Lake of the Woods County53 miles
Minnesota counties sharing Pine Creek
Spinning and baitcasting picks for the Pine Creek
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Species in the nets at Pine Creek
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The Pine Creek, questions with short answers
What part of Minnesota holds the Pine Creek?
DNR route lines put it in Lake of the Woods County.
Is the Pine Creek designated trout water?
Not designated for trout.
Is there a USGS gauge on the Pine Creek?
No USGS gauge matches it.
Where do I launch on the Pine Creek?
1 public access; Pine Creek Access near Warroad is one.
Which DNR rules apply on the Pine Creek?
Statewide limits apply.
Can visitors fish the Pine Creek?
Minnesota residents 16 to 89 need an angling license ($25 for the year); nonresidents 16 and older pay $51.
Where are minnows sold near the Pine Creek?
Drive under a mile to reach Jake's Northwest Angle.
What town makes a base on the Pine Creek?
Warroad, about 31 miles from the midpoint by air.
Which fish swim in the Pine Creek?
LakeFinder carries no stream species for it.
Put the Pine Creek on this season’s list
Check the gauge and the regulations before the trip.