Walleye fishing at Saint Louis River

Start shallow in spring: walleye sit in 4 to 15 ft that time of year. By summer they slide out to 15 to 35 ft, and by winter most fish are in 20 to 40 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Channel bar / point (mile 7.4): a point around 20 ft that scores prime in fall. In summer the feeding windows fall in the evening and early morning. A crawler harness on bottom bouncer or a deep crankbait (trolled) covers the summer program.

Muskellunge fishing at Saint Louis River

Spring muskellunge on Saint Louis River hold shallow, usually 3 to 12 ft. By summer they slide out to 8 to 25 ft, and by winter most fish are in 15 to 35 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Channel bar / point (mile 7.4): a point around 20 ft that scores prime in summer. Best bite is the evening and early morning. Summer baits: a double-10 bucktail or a topwater (walk-the-dog / creeper) gets it done.

Smallmouth Bass fishing at Saint Louis River

In spring, smallmouth bass run shallow here, mostly 3 to 12 ft. By summer they slide out to 10 to 30 ft, and by winter most fish are in 20 to 45 ft. Channel bar / point (mile 7.4) is the standout, a point at roughly 20 ft, rated prime for fall smallmouth bass. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. Tie on a drop shot (goby/minnow) or a ned rig and you're in the game.

Northern Pike fishing at Saint Louis River

In spring, northern pike run shallow here, mostly 2 to 8 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 8 to 20 ft, and winter fish settle into 5 to 15 ft. Channel bar / point (mile 7.4) is the standout, a point at roughly 20 ft, rated prime for summer northern pike. Best bite is early morning and the evening. A bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage covers the summer program.

Channel Catfish fishing at Saint Louis River

In spring, channel catfish run shallow here, mostly 3 to 12 ft. They move out to 8 to 25 ft in summer and finish the year down in 20 to 40 ft. Outside-bend hole (mile 0.6) is the standout, a creek channel at roughly 38 ft, rated prime for winter channel catfish. In summer the feeding windows fall in after dark and the evening.

Crappie fishing at Saint Louis River

In spring, crappie run shallow here, mostly 2 to 8 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 10 to 25 ft, and winter fish settle into 15 to 35 ft. Outside-bend hole (mile 0.6) is the standout, a creek channel at roughly 38 ft, rated prime for winter crappie. Best bite is early morning and the evening. Tie on a jig trolled/spider-rigged or a small crankbait (trolled) and you're in the game.

How deep is Saint Louis River?

Saint Louis River is about 50 ft at its deepest point. The contours here are modeled from the water's real shape and maximum depth, so treat them as a rough guide.

What fish are in Saint Louis River?

Anglers target smallmouth bass, walleye, northern pike, crappie, channel catfish, muskellunge, common carp on Saint Louis River.

Where is the best fishing spot on Saint Louis River?

Channel bar / point (mile 7.4) is the top-rated area: a point in about 20 ft of water that rates prime for smallmouth bass in fall. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.

When is the best time to fish Saint Louis River?

For walleye, the summer bite is best in the evening and early morning. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.