Minnesota
Knife River near Two Harbors
Location Snapshot
Knife River near Two Harbors is a Minnesota North Shore tributary flowing toward Lake Superior, combining resident coldwater habitat with Great Lakes-connected migratory fish. Rainbow trout are the primary supported target, with brook trout and coho salmon adding additional salmonid opportunity.
Current River Rating
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Timing Outlook
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Why
- This river does not yet have enough local fishing guidance to assign a rating.
Cautions
- Water temperature is unavailable.
Blocking Factors
- Configured water observations are currently unavailable.
Current Readings
- Flow
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- Gage Height
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- Water Temperature
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- Latest current reading
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Monitoring temporarily unavailable. · USGS station 04015330 · Direct monitoring location
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Preliminary guidance only. Always assess current weather, access, water depth, current speed, and your own ability before entering the river.
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
50°F
Feels like
46°F
Wind
6 mph NE
Wind gust
9 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 6:15 PM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Tue 9 PM
Clear
Temp 47°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Wed 1 AM
Overcast
Temp 46°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Wed 5 AM
Overcast
Temp 47°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Wed 9 AM
Clear
Temp 51°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Wed 1 PM
Clear
Temp 62°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Wed 5 PM
Overcast
Temp 62°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Clear
High 58°F / Low 39°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 13 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Overcast
High 64°F / Low 44°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 16 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Mostly clear
High 56°F / Low 45°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 18 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Drizzle
High 56°F / Low 48°F
Chance 12%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 13 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
Historical Flow
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Fishing Overview
Rainbow trout are in the mixed fishery on the Knife River near Two Harbors, a Great Lakes tributary.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Knife River.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Target species
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Migratory
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Coho Salmon
Oncorhynchus kisutch
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Migratory
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- Yes
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Official sources
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral anadromous streamer family. Not a salmonfly Hatch calendar.
- Pheasant-tail-style nymphGeneral nymph family for fly-presented salmon/steelhead water.
- Soft hackleGeneral swing-style family. Not an insect emergence claim.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Lake, Minnesota
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
River Details
County
Lake
Management Category
Lake Superior tributary trout river
Regulation Scope
Knife River near Two Harbors.
Regulation Summary
Knife near Two Harbors: MNDNR inland trout / Lake Superior tributary rules. Confirm current official regulations.
Target Species
rainbow-trout, brook-trout, coho-salmon
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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