Tamarac River, Marshall County Fishing
Marshall County.
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Key facts on the Tamarac River, Marshall County
The DNR maps the Tamarac River, Marshall County as a river running through Marshall County. Roughly 73 miles of channel are mapped. Census points put Argyle closest, around 5 miles off.
Boaters and paddlers have 1 public access.
Landings on the Tamarac River, Marshall County
- Tamarac River, City of Stephen Access1 ramp, 5 trailer stalls, 1 dock, Marshall County, river mile 16.3
Minnesota DNR Public Water Access Sites and Kittle route lines, USGS gauges.
Possession limits on the Tamarac River, Marshall County
The statewide inland rows are the rule set on the Tamarac River, Marshall County.
| 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 one stop past Tamarac River, Marshall County
- Lake Bronson23 miles
Towns to stay in near Tamarac River, Marshall County
- Argyle5 miles
- Stephen6 miles
- Donaldson13 miles
- Warren15 miles
More Minnesota streams near the Tamarac River, Marshall County
- Red Lake River44 miles
- Moose River51 miles
- Roseau River55 miles
- Sand Hill River64 miles
Tamarac River, Marshall County and its counties
- Marshall County
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Catches common at Tamarac River, Marshall County

Photo: Robert Pos, CC BY 2.0

Photo: Engbretson Eric, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Public domain

Photo: Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0

Photo: USFWS Mountain Prairie, Public domain
What people ask about the Tamarac River, Marshall County
Which Minnesota counties does the Tamarac River, Marshall County cross?
Counties: Marshall County.
How does the DNR list the Tamarac River, Marshall County for trout?
No trout designation applies to it.
Is the Tamarac River, Marshall County running high today?
USGS has no active gauge tied to it.
Can I paddle a kayak on the Tamarac River, Marshall County?
1 public access on file, led by Tamarac River, City of Stephen Access.
What are the limits on the Tamarac River, Marshall County?
Nothing beyond statewide limits.
What does a license for the Tamarac River, Marshall County cost?
Minnesota residents 16 to 89 need an angling license ($25 for the year); nonresidents 16 and older pay $51.
Where can I buy minnows near the Tamarac River, Marshall County?
Buy bait before you leave; listed shops are past 25 miles.
Which city is nearest the Tamarac River, Marshall County?
Argyle is the closest Census city, around 5 miles.
Which fish bite in the Tamarac River, Marshall County?
The DNR publishes no stream survey list for it in LakeFinder.
Drive to the Tamarac River, Marshall County
Trout rules change by season; read them first.

