Other Gamefish in Minnesota
4 species documented in Minnesota, alongside live conditions on the state’s 29 gauged waters.
Recorded species
Documented in Minnesota
Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
5,666 records
Bowfin
Amia calva
4,443 records
Freshwater Drum
Aplodinotus grunniens
1,413 records
Longnose Gar
Lepisosteus osseus
170 records
Bars compare how many records exist, which reflects survey effort as much as fish populations. Read them as evidence the species is present, not as a ranking of the fishing.
Live conditions
Biggest Minnesota waters right now
| River | Drainage | Flow | Temp | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainy River | 21,200 sq mi | 25,600 cfs | — | 2911d ago |
| Mississippi River | 59,200 sq mi | 11,700 cfs | — | 1h ago |
| Minnesota River | 16,200 sq mi | 3,000 cfs | — | 30 min ago |
| St. Croix River | 7,060 sq mi | 2,180 cfs | 65°F | 1h ago |
| Red Lake River | 5,602 sq mi | 1,200 cfs | — | 45 min ago |
| St. Louis River | 3,430 sq mi | 443 cfs | 59°F | 45 min ago |
| Cannon River | 1,340 sq mi | 347 cfs | — | 1h ago |
| Crow Wing River | 3,760 sq mi | 643 cfs | — | 30 min ago |
| Crow River | 2,640 sq mi | 353 cfs | — | 1h ago |
| Blue Earth River | 2,410 sq mi | 992 cfs | — | 1h ago |