Us-kab-wan-ka River Fishing
St. Louis County, designated trout stream.
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The Us-kab-wan-ka River in numbers
Minnesota anglers fish the Us-kab-wan-ka River, a river of St. Louis County. The DNR route line covers close to 18 miles. For minnows and gas, Rice Lake is about 15 miles away.
Roughly 17.8 miles carry the DNR trout stream designation. It is a Lake Superior tributary on the North Shore.
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| Rule | Limit | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Channel catfish | 5 (only 1 over 24") | Continuous |
| Rock bass | 30 | Continuous |
| Cisco (tullibee) | 15 (over 7") | Continuous |
| Burbot (eelpout) | 4 | Continuous |
| Stream trout | 5 combined total (only 1 over 16") | April 11 – Sept. 30, 2026 |
One line and the trout and salmon stamp: those are the basics on the Us-kab-wan-ka River. It follows the statewide trout dates.
DNR designated trout stream layer and special regulations layer; 2026 Minnesota Fishing Regulations. All trout streams.
Reaching the Us-kab-wan-ka River by boat
Walk in to fish the Us-kab-wan-ka River; no access point is on file.
Minnesota DNR Public Water Access Sites and Kittle route lines, USGS gauges.
Booklet rules for the Us-kab-wan-ka River
Every limit on the Us-kab-wan-ka 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 (Northeast Zone) | 2 (only 1 over 40" in possession, all from 30-40" must be immediately released) | May 9, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 |
| Northern pike (Northeast Zone) | 2 (only 1 northern pike 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 |
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass | Catch-and-release only | March 1 – May 8, 2026 |
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 6 combined total largemouth or smallmouth bass | May 9, 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 |
| Stream trout | 5 combined total (only 1 over 16") | April 11 – Sept. 30, 2026 |
2026 Minnesota Fishing Regulations. All Minnesota limits.
Beyond the shore of Us-kab-wan-ka River
More Minnesota lakes near Us-kab-wan-ka River
- Leora Lake4 miles
- Pioneer Lake, St. Louis County5 miles
- Morgan Lake, St. Louis County5 miles
- Dodo Lake5 miles
Minnow buckets filled near Us-kab-wan-ka River
- Chalstrom Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Duluth, 14 miles
- King's Outdoor Experiencesporting goods store, Duluth, 16 miles
- The Fisherman's Corner & Gunsbait and tackle shop, Duluth, 16 miles
- Chalstrom's Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Duluth, 16 miles
- H Christiansen Cofarm and general store with fishing supplies, Duluth, 18 miles
Towns within an easy drive of Us-kab-wan-ka River
- Rice Lake15 miles
- Meadowlands19 miles
- Hermantown20 miles
- Brookston20 miles
Streams neighboring the Us-kab-wan-ka River
- Chicken Creek8 miles
- Hellwig Creek9 miles
- Coolidge Creek12 miles
- Cloquet River12 miles
Counties that Us-kab-wan-ka River reaches
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Fish to look for at Us-kab-wan-ka River
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Reader questions on the Us-kab-wan-ka River
How do I drive to the Us-kab-wan-ka River?
Through St. Louis County.
May I keep trout from the Us-kab-wan-ka River?
Designated for trout across about 17.8 miles.
Where can I check discharge on the Us-kab-wan-ka River?
No flow station covers it.
Which accesses reach the Us-kab-wan-ka River?
Records show walk-in fishing only.
Are there special DNR rules on the Us-kab-wan-ka River?
Only statewide limits.
Is a stamp needed on the Us-kab-wan-ka River?
Designated trout water takes a Minnesota angling license ($25 resident, $51 nonresident) and the $10 trout and salmon stamp validation for ages 18 to 64.
Who sells leeches near the Us-kab-wan-ka River?
Chalstrom Bait & Tackle, about 14 miles away.
Which Minnesota town makes a base for the Us-kab-wan-ka River?
Rice Lake, some 15 miles off by air.
Which species does the Us-kab-wan-ka River hold?
The DNR lists rainbow trout, brook trout and brown trout.
Work the Us-kab-wan-ka River
Buy the license and stamp online before the trip.