Koochiching County · stream · order 5 river · ~98 cfs typical
Rat Root River
Rat Root River is a stream 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
Overcast
81°
63°
10 mph
27%
Sat
Mostly clear
78°
60°
8 mph
2%
Sun
Overcast
83°
56°
14 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
- Rainy Lake2.7 mi
- Rat Root Lake4.2 mi
- East Branch Rat Root River4.7 mi
- Rainy Lake8.8 mi
- Kabetogama Lake10.1 mi
- Locator Lake10.6 mi
- War Club Lake11.4 mi
- Little Lake16.3 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 River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Rat Root 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 Rat Root River?+
Rat Root River is a stream in Koochiching County, Minnesota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.