Little Minnesota River

General data
- Water type: River
- Progression: Big Stone Lake -> Minnesota River -> Mississippi River -> Gulf of Mexico -> Atlantic Ocean -> Planet Earth
- Climates: Continental
- Continents: North America
- Countries: United States of America
Description
The Little Minnesota River is a 71.4-mile-long (114.9 km) headwaters tributary of the Minnesota River in northeastern South Dakota and west-central Minnesota in the United States. Via the Minnesota River, it is part of the Mississippi River watershed. The river is a popular destination for recreation, including fishing, boating, and camping. Fishing can be seasonal, depending on the type of fish you want to catch. Spring and summer are usually the best times for fishing in these waters, but some species, like catfish, can be active year-round. Some of the most commonly caught fish in the river are catfish, carp, bass, and sunfish.