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St. Croix River

Clean water and a wide variety of underwater habitats make for outstanding fishing opportunities on the St. Croix River! The Indianhead Flowage north of Taylors Falls is recognized as one of the finest smallmouth bass fisheries in the country. Downstream of Taylors Falls, the river is plentiful with many warmer water species. Three public launches in Taylors Falls and Franconia provide plenty of great places to cast a line (and enjoy the stunning views) in our National Scenic Riverway!

Directions:

3 Access points: Franconia Landing: 29101 Summer St, Shafer, MN 55074, Minnesota Interstate Park Boat Ramp: 408 Milltown Rd, Taylors Falls, MN 55084, Taylors Falls Lions Club South Park Boat Ramp: Chisago St, Taylors Falls, MN 55084

Lake Stats

Area: 169 miles

Mean Depth: 70 feet

Maximum Depth: 100 feet

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Fish Species

Smallmouth are especially active both north and south of the dam. Downstream of Taylors Falls, Minnesota, the river is home to many warmer water species: bass, walleyes, saugers, northern pike, muskellunge, catfish, suckers, sturgeon, carp, and pan fish.

Amenities

Franconia Landing: 29101 Summer St, Shafer, MN 55074
MN Interstate Park Boat Ramp: 408 Milltown Rd, Taylors Falls, MN 55084
Taylors Falls Lions Club South Park Boat Ramp: Chisago St, Taylors Falls, MN 55084

The lower 125 miles (201 km) of the river forms the border between Wisconsin and Minnesota. The river is a National Scenic Riverway under the protection of the National Park Service. A hydroelectric plant at St. Croix Falls supplies electricity to the Minneapolis–St. Paul metropolitan area.
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Chisago Lakes

Chisago City, Lindström, Center City, Shafer and Taylors Falls; Five unique small towns working together as one amazing community!

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Contact

30525 Linden Street
PO Box 283
Lindström, MN 55045
Ph: 651-257-1177

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