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St. Louis River

The St. Louis runs from the Iron Range near Hoyt Lakes past Cloquet and Carlton, over rapids above Duluth's Fond du Lac neighborhood, to a wide estuary between Duluth and Superior.

N20 mi
Course of the river, simplified. Orange dots are boat ramps and launches, blue squares are bait shops. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors and the U.S. Geological Survey.

Weather at the St. Louis River (National Weather Service) ↗

River facts

Length192 miles
SourceAbout 13 miles east of Hoyt Lakes, Minnesota
MouthLake Superior at Duluth, Minnesota / Superior, Wisconsin
StateMinnesota

Boat ramps and launches

Orange dots on the map. Tap a name to open it in Google Maps. Public ramps and launches along the St. Louis River in Minnesota, from OpenStreetMap. The list may be incomplete, so check the state wildlife agency for current access.

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.

Fishing regulations

Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:

Lakes on or near the St. Louis River

Lakes in our guide on or near this river:

St. Louis River EstuaryMN

Facts from St. Louis River (Wikipedia) ↗ · Boat ramps and bait shops: OpenStreetMap contributors · River course: U.S. Geological Survey

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View on interactive map

Zoom and pan on a street, satellite or terrain map to follow the river past roads and towns. Red pins are boat ramps and launches; blue pins are bait shops. Tap a pin for directions.

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