Size
NA
Boat Launch
Carry-in Launch
Toilet
No
Boat Dock
Species in West Fork Chippewa River
Overview
Small bait presentations work as well for muskie as for bass. Crappie, perch, pumpkinseed and bullhead are present.
West Fork Chippewa River Map
Features
There is an 18 inch minimum size limit on largemouth bass.
Forage
Various minnow species and young-of-the-year.
Weather
39°Feels like 39°
0 mph
North
0 in
Rain
30.39 inHg
Rising
WednesdayWe
73° / 49°
ThursdayTh
75° / 45°
FridayFr
64° / 47°
SaturdaySa
68° / 47°
SundaySu
68° / 45°
MondayMo
67° / 46°
Moon Phase
September 16, 2026
28% Illumination
waxing crescent, getting brighter
WednesdayWe09/16
ThursdayTh09/17
FridayFr09/18
SaturdaySa09/19
SundaySu09/20
MondayMo09/21
TuesdayTu09/22

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Top Fish Species
Smallmouth bass

No survey data
Abundance (CPUE)

Understanding Abundance
Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time
Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.Species Lengths







