St. Louis River Estuary
St. Louis River Estuary covers about 10,255 acres in St. Louis County, near Duluth, on the Wisconsin border. The Minnesota DNR lists a maximum depth of 55 ft. DNR fish surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Smallmouth Bass, among other species.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Muskellunge
Big baits along weed edges and rock bars, best in fall.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Boat launches
1 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- More public accessPublicSee the MN DNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in St. Louis River Estuary are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
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- Boundary-water rules with Wisconsin apply on this water. Check them before you go.
- Check the MN DNR LakeFinder page for the latest survey, map and regulations.
- Minnesota law requires you to clean, drain and dry your boat and gear to stop invasive species.
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