Rock River Fishing
Rock County and Pipestone County.
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The Rock River in numbers
Minnesota anglers fish the Rock River, a river of Rock County and Pipestone County. The DNR route line covers close to 87 miles. For minnows and gas, Edgerton is about 4 miles away.
Reaching the Rock River by boat
Walk in to fish the Rock River; no access point is on file.
Minnesota DNR Public Water Access Sites and Kittle route lines, USGS gauges.
Booklet rules for the Rock River
Every limit on the Rock 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 (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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More Minnesota lakes near Rock River
- South Mound Springs Lake7 miles
- Split Rock Reservoir13 miles
- Luverne Pit14 miles
- Lake Wilson15 miles
Minnow buckets filled near Rock River
- Rainbow Baitbait and tackle shop, Ruthton, 25 miles
Towns within an easy drive of Rock River
- Edgerton4 miles
- Hardwick4 miles
- Kenneth5 miles
- Trosky8 miles
Streams neighboring the Rock River
- Des Moines River31 miles
- Redwood River38 miles
- Cottonwood River48 miles
- Little Sioux River50 miles
Counties that Rock River reaches
- Rock County
- Pipestone County
Four Piscifun picks for the Rock River
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Fish to look for at Rock River
Photo: U.S. Geological Survey from Reston, VA, USA, CC0 1.0
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Photo: Mike Cline, Public domain
Reader questions on the Rock River
How do I drive to the Rock River?
Through Rock County and Pipestone County.
May I keep trout from the Rock River?
No; it carries no trout designation.
Where can I check discharge on the Rock River?
No flow station covers it.
Which accesses reach the Rock River?
Records show walk-in fishing only.
Are there special DNR rules on the Rock River?
Only statewide limits.
Is a stamp needed on the Rock River?
Minnesota residents 16 to 89 need an angling license ($25 for the year); nonresidents 16 and older pay $51.
Who sells leeches near the Rock River?
Rainbow Bait, about 25 miles away.
Which Minnesota town makes a base for the Rock River?
Edgerton, some 4 miles off by air.
Which species does the Rock River hold?
Species are not on file for it.
Work the Rock River
Buy the license and stamp online before the trip.