Koochiching County · lake · 919 acres
Rat Root Lake
Rat Root Lake is a lake in Koochiching 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
Rain
82°
67°
13 mph
58%
Fri
Overcast
79°
64°
8 mph
26%
Sat
Clear
77°
59°
7 mph
2%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
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
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Nearby waters
- East Branch Rat Root River1.2 mi
- Rat Root River4.2 mi
- Rainy Lake6.5 mi
- Rainy Lake9.1 mi
- Moose Lake10.3 mi
- Kabetogama Lake11.0 mi
- Little Lake14.4 mi
- Cross River14.8 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.
Rat Root Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Rat Root Lake?+
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 Rat Root Lake?+
Rat Root Lake is a lake in Koochiching County, Minnesota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.