Little Sioux River
Starting just over the Minnesota line near the Iowa Great Lakes region, the Little Sioux winds southwest across northwest Iowa past Spencer, Linn Grove, Turin and Smithland before reaching the Missouri River.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the Little Sioux River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | 258 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Southwestern Minnesota near Okabena, close to the Iowa line |
| Mouth | Joins the Missouri River at Little Sioux, Iowa |
| State | Iowa |
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Little Sioux River are coming soon. Until then, these searches open Google Maps along the river:
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
Facts from Little Sioux River (Wikipedia) ↗