The Highway 73 bridge carry-in access is a DNR paddling access at river mile 126.9 of the Little Fork River State Water Trail in Linden Grove Township.
The Highway 73 bridge carry-in access sits on the left bank at river mile 126.9 of the Little Fork River State Water Trail, on the upstream side of the bridge in Linden Grove Township. A gravel parking pad, a river-level gauge, and posted DNR water-access rules mark the spot, which serves as the take-out for the DNR’s recommended 15.2-mile run down from the Veterans Park access in Cook — a stretch the DNR recommends for paddlers experienced with Class II rapids.
Below the access, the river keeps moving: Class I rapids at mile 125.4, the Axe-Handle Hound watercraft campsite on... Read more
Fiedler Public Water Access is a Minnesota DNR carry-in landing on the Little Fork River off County Road 8, on the Littlefork State Water Trail.
Fiedler Public Water Access is a Minnesota DNR carry-in landing on the Little Fork River, off County Road 8 south of International Falls. A quiet put-in for paddlers running the Littlefork State River Water Trail between the Dentaybow and Devereaux accesses.
Rules for this place
The border waters section of the Minnesota fishing regulations covers only the lower reach of the Little Fork River, and the water above that point is not in it. Minnesota’s invasive species law rides home with the trailer: pull the drain plug,... Read more
Dentaybow Public Water Access is a Koochiching County canoe and small-boat access on the Little Fork River, with picnic tables in a grassy clearing.
Dentaybow Public Water Access Site is a Koochiching County Land & Forestry canoe and small-boat access on the Little Fork River. The grassy clearing has picnic tables, two benches — one of them a memorial bench engraved “Foster’s Run” — and Minnesota DNR aquatic-invasive-species signage at the access.
Rules for this place
The border waters section of the Minnesota fishing regulations covers only the lower reach of the Little Fork River, and the water above that point is not in it. Minnesota’s invasive species law rides home... Read more
Devereaux Access is a Minnesota DNR public water access on the Little Fork River in Devereaux Township, with carry-in access at a small riverbank clearing.
Devereaux Access is a Minnesota DNR public water access on the Little Fork River in Devereaux Township, Koochiching County. The site has a small clearing at the riverbank with carry-in access and DNR signage; a wayfinding sign on County Road 73 marks the turnoff.
Rules for this place
The border waters section of the Minnesota fishing regulations covers only the lower reach of the Little Fork River, and the water above that point is not in it. Minnesota’s invasive species law rides home with the trailer: pull... Read more
The Littlefork River flows north through eastern Koochiching County past Littlefork, with public landings and riverside parks for paddling and fishing.
The Littlefork River runs quietly northward through the eastern part of Koochiching County, threading past farm country and woods on its way toward the Rainy River system. For paddlers and anglers based in International Falls, it’s a relaxed and scenic destination a short drive south.
The river shares its name with the community of Littlefork, a small commercial center of... Read more
Elm Street Landing offers public water access to the Littlefork River right in Littlefork!
Rules for this place
The border waters section of the Minnesota fishing regulations covers only the lower reach of the Little Fork River, and the water above that point is not in it. Minnesota’s invasive species law rides home with the trailer: pull the drain plug, drain the water, and leave plants and prohibited species at the access. Part of the Little Fork River is on the DNR’s infested waters list for spiny waterflea, which adds bait and water-transport rules for anyone leaving... Read more
Lofgren Park Landing offers a campground, disk golf and public water access.
Rules for this place
The border waters section of the Minnesota fishing regulations covers only the lower reach of the Little Fork River, and the water above that point is not in it. Minnesota’s invasive species law rides home with the trailer: pull the drain plug, drain the water, and leave plants and prohibited species at the access. Part of the Little Fork River is on the DNR’s infested waters list for... Read more
The Little Fork State River Water Trail offers a beautiful paddling experience with wildlife spotting, bird watching and fishing!
Flowing north to join the Rainy River, the Little Fork River takes its name from its role as the smaller of the two rivers that converge at Rainy Rapids. This river, with its combination of calm stretches and intermittent rapids, offers a unique paddling experience. The Ojibwe people originally named it “the river separating canoe routes,” due to its proximity to the Nett River.
The Little Fork State River Water Trail provides paddlers with scenic views and the chance to spot... Read more
