Which county is Minnesota River in?

The water is in Scott County, Minnesota, standing 682 feet above sea level. Shakopee lies 2.1 miles away, with Eden Prairie at 3.4 miles.

Which fish live in Minnesota River?

Scott County records list bluegill, largemouth bass, black crappie, pumpkinseed and common carp among the fish reported. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here.

How much depth is there at Minnesota River?

No survey figure sits in our data. The usual pattern here: back eddies collect food and hold fish. The first hour of daylight rarely disappoints.

Is Minnesota River fished through the ice?

Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around early April. Ice usually gives way near early April, and forms again about early December.

What is the access like at Minnesota River?

The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Gates can be locked out of season, so check before you travel. Goodwill keeps these banks open, so use it.

Is there parking at Minnesota River?

No car park is mapped close to the water, so parking will be roadside. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand.

Body of water · Minnesota, US

Minnesota River Fishing in Minnesota

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AI Fishing Insight

A grey, even sky over the water, with a faint ESE drift with pressure dropping. Today suits Freshwater drum hunting along inside bends with steady depth on Minnesota River. The evening should out-fish the rest of the day. Push the good hours hard and rest through the dead ones. Cooler water spreads fish back across the shallows.

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Today’s Fishing forecast

The bites are excellent now

Night

Weather conditions

Bite score

89%

The bites are excellent now

Air temp
54° F
MAX 58° F / MIN 38° F
Pressure
30.31 inHg
-0.02 inHg/h
Wind
4.5 mph ESE
Gusts 11.1 mph
Solunar
Waning gibbous
average activity

Hourly weather

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inHg


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