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.
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 and launches
Orange dots on the map. Tap a name to open it in Google Maps. Public ramps and launches along the Little Sioux River in Iowa, from OpenStreetMap. The list may be incomplete, so check the state wildlife agency for current access.
- Inkpaduta Access Nearest bait shop: Gare's Bait & Tackle, 16.6 mi
- Boat ramp (41.804, -96.066) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
- Boat ramp (42.653, -95.590) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap Nearest bait shop: Gare's Bait & Tackle, 15.7 mi
- Boat ramp (42.540, -95.735) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap Nearest bait shop: Gare's Bait & Tackle, 5.1 mi
Closest bait shops
Blue squares on the map. Tap a name to open the shop's website, or its location in Google Maps if it has none listed. Bait and tackle shops closest to the river's ramps, from OpenStreetMap. Call ahead for hours and live bait.
- Gare's Bait & Tackle No phone listed
- Stan's Bait Shop 2306 Okoboji Avenue, Milford +1 712-338-2586
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
Facts from Little Sioux River (Wikipedia) ↗ · Boat ramps and bait shops: OpenStreetMap contributors · River course: U.S. Geological Survey