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Root River (Minnesota)

Minnesota69 miles4 Segments
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River Profile

69 mi
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Root River, Lanesboro Shorefishing Public Water Access Site → Root River, Hwy 16 Public Water Access SiteRoot River, Lanesboro Shorefishing Public Water Access Site → Root River, Hwy 16 Public Water Access Site · 3.5 mi
Root River, Hwy 16 Public Water Access Site → Root River, Whalan Public Water Access SiteRoot River, Hwy 16 Public Water Access Site → Root River, Whalan Public Water Access Site · 3.1 mi
Root River, Whalan Public Water Access Site → Root River, Peterson Public Water Access SiteRoot River, Whalan Public Water Access Site → Root River, Peterson Public Water Access Site · 10.2 mi
Root River, Peterson Public Water Access Site → Root River, Rushford Public Water Access SiteRoot River, Peterson Public Water Access Site → Root River, Rushford Public Water Access Site · 5.2 mi
Root River, Rushford Public Water Access Site → Root River, Houston Public Water Access SiteRoot River, Rushford Public Water Access Site → Root River, Houston Public Water Access Site · 14.5 mi
Root River, Houston Public Water Access Site → Root River, Mound Prairie Public Water Access SiteRoot River, Houston Public Water Access Site → Root River, Mound Prairie Public Water Access Site · 6.8 mi
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Segments
6 segments
SegmentMilesRiver MileCFSStatusFloat Est.Rapids
Root River, Lanesboro Shorefishing Public Water Access Site → Root River, Hwy 16 Public Water Access Site
3.5RM 19.3 – 22.8——1:00hrs—
Root River, Hwy 16 Public Water Access Site → Root River, Whalan Public Water Access Site
3.1RM 22.8 – 25.9——0:53hrs—
Root River, Whalan Public Water Access Site → Root River, Peterson Public Water Access Site
10.2RM 25.9 – 36.1——2:55hrs—
Root River, Peterson Public Water Access Site → Root River, Rushford Public Water Access Site
5.2RM 36.1 – 41.3——1:29hrs—
Root River, Rushford Public Water Access Site → Root River, Houston Public Water Access Site
14.5RM 41.3 – 55.8——4:09hrs—
Root River, Houston Public Water Access Site → Root River, Mound Prairie Public Water Access Site
6.8RM 55.8 – 62.6——1:57hrs—

Quick Facts

Total Length
69 miles
Gauge Stations
7
Segments
4
Boat Ramps
2
Access Sites
8

Elevation Profile

Elevation data not yet available for this river.

Boat Ramps & Access

7 sites · 2 boat ramps
  • RM 19

    Root River, Lanesboro Shorefishing Public Water Access Site

    Hand launch✓ ParkingMinnesota Department of Natural Resources
  • RM 23

    Root River, Hwy 16 Public Water Access Site

    Boat ramp✓ Parking✓ RestroomMinnesota Department of Natural Resources
  • RM 26

    Root River, Whalan Public Water Access Site

    Hand launch✓ Parking✓ RestroomMinnesota Department of Natural Resources
  • RM 36

    Root River, Peterson Public Water Access Site

    Hand launch✓ ParkingMinnesota Department of Natural Resources
  • RM 41

    Root River, Rushford Public Water Access Site

    Hand launch✓ ParkingMinnesota Department of Natural Resources
  • RM 56

    Root River, Houston Public Water Access Site

    Hand launch✓ ParkingMinnesota Department of Natural Resources
  • RM 63

    Root River, Mound Prairie Public Water Access Site

    Boat ramp✓ ParkingMinnesota Department of Natural Resources
Fishing Intel

Current Hatches

No hatch calendar on file for this river yet.

Recommended Flies — Early November

No recommended flies on file for this river yet.

Float time estimates
  • Root River, Lanesboro Shorefishing Public Water Access Site → Root River, Hwy 16 Public Water Access Site
    3.5 mi
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  • Root River, Hwy 16 Public Water Access Site → Root River, Whalan Public Water Access Site
    3.1 mi
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  • Root River, Whalan Public Water Access Site → Root River, Peterson Public Water Access Site
    10.2 mi
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  • Root River, Peterson Public Water Access Site → Root River, Rushford Public Water Access Site
    5.2 mi
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  • Root River, Rushford Public Water Access Site → Root River, Houston Public Water Access Site
    14.5 mi
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  • Root River, Houston Public Water Access Site → Root River, Mound Prairie Public Water Access Site
    6.8 mi
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Season Timing
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Regulations & Alerts

Spring Runoff Advisory

Water levels rising due to snowmelt. Exercise caution on all sections.

Browns Canyon National Monument

Special management area. No motorized boats permitted.

Catch & Release

Browns Canyon section: catch & release only for all trout species.

Bag & Possession Limits

Standard CO regulations: 4 trout per day, only 1 over 16".

Shuttle Distances

Root River, Lanesboro Shorefishing Public Water Access Site→Root River, Hwy 16 Public Water Access Site

3.5 mi

river miles (driving distance varies)

Root River, Hwy 16 Public Water Access Site→Root River, Whalan Public Water Access Site

3.1 mi

river miles (driving distance varies)

Root River, Whalan Public Water Access Site→Root River, Peterson Public Water Access Site

10.2 mi

river miles (driving distance varies)

Root River, Peterson Public Water Access Site→Root River, Rushford Public Water Access Site

5.2 mi

river miles (driving distance varies)

Root River, Rushford Public Water Access Site→Root River, Houston Public Water Access Site

14.5 mi

river miles (driving distance varies)

Root River, Houston Public Water Access Site→Root River, Mound Prairie Public Water Access Site

6.8 mi

river miles (driving distance varies)

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