Lake of the Woods County · stream · order 8 river · ~9,729 cfs typical
Rainy River
Rainy River is a stream in Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Minnesota's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
78°
63°
12 mph
16%
Sat
Clear
76°
61°
12 mph
2%
Sun
Overcast
87°
59°
18 mph
1%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Wabanica Creek4.8 mi
- Bostick Creek3.5 mi
- Winter Road River6.4 mi
- Miller Creek8.2 mi
- Peppermint Creek9.9 mi
- Baudette River10.2 mi
- Canfield Creek8.6 mi
- South Branch Zippel Creek8.7 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official MN regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Rainy River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Rainy River?+
Yes — Minnesota requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Rainy River?+
Rainy River is a stream in Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.