The Minnesota River (Dakota: Mnísota Wakpá) is a significant tributary of the Mississippi River, stretching approximately 534 kilometers through the U.S. state of Minnesota.
It flows into the Mississippi River at Mendota, south of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, near the historic Fort Snelling. The river is about 332 miles (534 kilometers) long.
Fishing and Recreation
The Minnesota River is popular for fishing and other recreational activities. It contains various species of fish and offers opportunities for boating, kayaking, and other water sports.
Some of the more popular species for fishing include catfish, walleye, northern pike, bass, sunfish, carp, buffalo fish, and crappie.
