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St. Croix River

The St. Croix is a tributary of the Mississippi in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Its lower 125 miles form the state border, and it is a National Scenic Riverway.

N50 mi
Course of the river, simplified. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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River facts

LengthAbout 169 miles
SourceNear Solon Springs, Wisconsin
MouthMississippi River, at Prescott, Wisconsin

The Saint Croix Falls Dam, which powers the Twin Cities area, is the only break in its free-flowing course. Boating, fishing, camping and canoeing are common uses.

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

Source: St. Croix River (Wikipedia)

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