Split Rock River Fishing
Carlton County and Aitkin County.
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The short version on the Split Rock River
The Split Rock River is a Minnesota river with its course in Carlton County and Aitkin County. About 18 miles are mapped in Minnesota. Denham is the closest Census city, roughly 7 miles away.
Launching on the Split Rock River
The Split Rock River has no mapped launch, so access is on foot.
Minnesota DNR Public Water Access Sites and Kittle route lines, USGS gauges.
Fish you may keep from the Split Rock River
The DNR posts no rule for the Split Rock 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 Split Rock River
- Fox Lake, Pine County11 miles
- Coffee Lake, Carlton County12 miles
- Sand Lake, Pine County12 miles
- Close Lake12 miles
Bait and tackle closest to Split Rock River
- Todds Live Baitbait and tackle shop, Mc Grath, 15 miles
- Petry's Bait Companybait and tackle shop, Finlayson, 18 miles
- Willey's Sport Shopsporting goods store, Mcgregor, 21 miles
Minnesota towns closest to Split Rock River
- Denham7 miles
- Kettle River8 miles
- Sturgeon Lake10 miles
- Moose Lake13 miles
Rivers one stop past the Split Rock River
- Rice River, Aitkin County19 miles
- Hunters Creek21 miles
- Nemadji Creek22 miles
- Moose Horn River23 miles
Split Rock River, county lines
Piscifun gear suited to the Split Rock River
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Handy answers on the Split Rock River
Through which counties does the Split Rock River run?
Look in Carlton County and Aitkin County.
Do I need a trout stamp on the Split Rock River?
It is outside the trout stream layer.
What is the Split Rock River discharge today?
No USGS gauge reports for it.
Is there a boat launch on the Split Rock River?
No access record names it.
Are there bait limits on the Split Rock River?
No special DNR rule; the statewide rows apply.
Do kids need a license on the Split Rock 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 Split Rock River?
Todds Live Bait, roughly 15 miles from the midpoint.
Which town sits near the Split Rock River?
The closest Census city is Denham (7 miles).
Which fish can I hook in the Split Rock River?
No survey list exists in the sources used.
Spend a morning on the Split Rock River
Limits and flow are on this page.