Border water

Rainy Lake

210,200 ac
Surface area: 161 ft
Max depth · 32 ft avg: 17
Fish species · from DNR surveys

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Fish species

From MN DNR fisheries surveys (last 10 years)

Black bullheadBlack crappieBurbotCisco speciesLake whitefishLargemouth bassLongnose suckerNorthern pikePumpkinseedRainbow smeltRedhorseRock bassSaugerSmallmouth bassWalleyeWhite suckerYellow perch

Special fishing regulations

Including the Rainy River above the dam at International Falls, all of Rainy Lake to the dam at Kettle Falls, Black Bay including Gold Portage below the rapids, all of the Rat Root River, and Rat Root Lake

Walleye and Sauger

Combined possession limit eight (not more than four can be walleye). All walleye from 18-26" must be immediately released. One walleye over 26" allowed in possession.

Invasive species

Known invasives

Spiny waterflea, Zebra mussel

Clean and dry your gear before leaving to prevent spread.

Nearest entry points

EP 12 - Little Vermilion Lake

40.8 mi away · Motor

EP 12A - Lac La Croix Only

42.4 mi away · Motor

EP 14 - Little Indian Sioux River North

56.9 mi away · Non-motor

Lake data sourced from MN DNR LakeFinder · DOW 69069400

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