Roseau River Fishing
Roseau County and 3 other counties.
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The Roseau River, the Minnesota rundown
Kittle route lines carry the Roseau River, a Minnesota river, through Roseau County and 3 other counties. Its mapped line inside Minnesota runs about 123 miles. Roughly 9 miles of road lie between it and Roseau.
The river has 3 active gauges. The DNR access layer lists 4 public accesses.
Current readings, Roseau River
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Roseau River Below South Fork Near Malung, Mn | 4.14 ft gage height | Nov 13 9:00 am |
| Roseau River At Ross, Mn | 223 cfs, 4.32 ft gage height | Nov 13 9:00 am |
| Roseau River Below State Ditch 51 Nr Caribou, Mn | 316 cfs, 3.63 ft gage height | Nov 13 8:30 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 13, 2026 9:33 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Where boats go in on the Roseau River
- Roseau River, Roseau City Park Access1 ramp, 30 trailer stalls, toilet, Roseau County, river mile 53.7
- Roseau River, Stoies Bridge Access1 ramp, 6 trailer stalls, toilet, Roseau County, river mile 39.6
- Roseau River, Trangsrud Access1 ramp, 15 trailer stalls, Roseau County, river mile 24.9
- Roseau River, Caribou Access1 ramp, 2 trailer stalls, Kittson County, river mile 5.8
Minnesota DNR Public Water Access Sites and Kittle route lines, USGS gauges.
DNR rules on the Roseau River
The statewide table below governs the Roseau 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 |
2026 Minnesota Fishing Regulations. All Minnesota limits.
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Lakes neighboring Roseau River
- Hayes Lake9 miles
Where to grab leeches near Roseau River
- Denny's Outdoor Sportsbait and tackle shop, Roseau, 9 miles
- Streiff Sporting Goodssporting goods store, Warroad, 16 miles
- Riverside Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Warroad, 20 miles
- River's Edge Bait And Conveniencefarm and general store with fishing supplies, Greenbush, 24 miles
Lodging towns close to Roseau River
- Roseau9 miles
- Badger17 miles
- Warroad20 miles
- Greenbush24 miles
Other rivers near the Roseau River
- Moose River20 miles
- Winter Road River38 miles
- Wabanica Creek43 miles
- Red Lake River48 miles
Roseau River county pages
- Roseau County
- Kittson County
- Lake of the Woods County
- Beltrami County
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Answers before you wade the Roseau River
Which way does the Roseau River run?
The DNR route line runs through Roseau County, Kittson County, Lake of the Woods County and Beltrami County.
Is the Roseau River a trout stream?
The DNR does not list it as trout water.
What is the latest gauge reading on the Roseau River?
See the 3 USGS gauges on this page.
How many accesses does the Roseau River have?
4 public accesses on the map, Roseau River, Stoies Bridge Access among them.
Is there a catch-and-release reach on the Roseau River?
Statewide limits only.
Do I need a Minnesota license for the Roseau River?
Minnesota residents 16 to 89 need an angling license ($25 for the year); nonresidents 16 and older pay $51.
Which bait shop is closest to the Roseau River?
Denny's Outdoor Sports sits about 9 miles away.
Which Minnesota town lies closest to the Roseau River?
Base out of Roseau, roughly 9 miles away.
Which fish has the DNR found in the Roseau River?
No species list is published for it.
Drift a bait through the Roseau River
Flow and limits first, then the drive.