Size
NA
Boat Launch
Carry-in Launch
Toilet
No
Boat Dock
Species in Willow River
Overview
Huge sprawling impoundment loaded with walleye and crappie. Over 70 miles of state protected, undeveloped shoreline and numerous islands create a Canadian-like wilderness setting.
Willow River Map
Weather
72°Feels like 72°
2 mph
Southwest
0 in
Rain
29.94 inHg
Stable
ThursdayTh
-- / 64°
FridayFr
75° / 57°
SaturdaySa
79° / 52°
SundaySu
78° / 53°
MondayMo
81° / 60°
TuesdayTu
81° / 56°
Moon Phase
July 31, 2026
96% Illumination
waning gibbous, getting dimmer
FridayFr07/31
SaturdaySa08/01
SundaySu08/02
MondayMo08/03
TuesdayTu08/04
WednesdayWe08/05
ThursdayTh08/06

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Top Fish Species
Bluegill

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






