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137 miles

Rainy River

The Rainy River leaves the west side of Rainy Lake and forms part of the border between northern Minnesota and Ontario. It flows west-northwest between International Falls and Fort Frances.

N10 mi
Course of the river, simplified. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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River facts

LengthAbout 137 miles
SourceRainy Lake

A dam at International Falls generates hydroelectric power.

Listed fish are the species named for the river on its Wikipedia page. Check the Minnesota DNR for river-specific regulations before you fish.

Lakes and flowages on the Rainy River

Lakes in our guide on or connected to this river:

Source: Rainy River (Wikipedia)

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