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193 miles

Red Lake River

The Red Lake River starts on the west side of Lower Red Lake and flows west through Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls and Crookston. It joins the Red River of the North at East Grand Forks.

N20 mi
Course of the river, simplified. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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River facts

Length193 miles
SourceLower Red Lake
MouthRed River of the North, at East Grand Forks

Upper Red Lake, in our guide, sits at the head of the Red Lake system.

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 Red Lake River

Lakes in our guide on or connected to this river:

Source: Red Lake River (Wikipedia)

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