St. Louis River
The St. Louis runs from the Iron Range near Hoyt Lakes past Cloquet and Carlton, over rapids above Duluth's Fond du Lac neighborhood, to a wide estuary between Duluth and Superior.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the St. Louis River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | 192 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | About 13 miles east of Hoyt Lakes, Minnesota |
| Mouth | Lake Superior at Duluth, Minnesota / Superior, Wisconsin |
| State | Minnesota |
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the St. Louis River are coming soon. Until then, these searches open Google Maps along the river:
- Boat ramps on the St. Louis River in Minnesota ↗ · Bait shops near the St. Louis River in Minnesota ↗
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
- Minnesota: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources ↗
Lakes on or near the St. Louis River
Lakes in our guide on or near this river:
Facts from St. Louis River (Wikipedia) ↗