Minnesota
Knife River near Two Harbors
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Cautions
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Current Readings
- Flow
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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
Overcast
Temperature
64°F
Feels like
67°F
Wind
3 mph NE
Wind gust
7 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 12:15 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.03 in
Last 48 hours
0.06 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 3 AM
Overcast
Temp 63°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 7 AM
Overcast
Temp 64°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Sat 11 AM
Overcast
Temp 66°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Sat 3 PM
Partly cloudy
Temp 66°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 11 mph
Sat 7 PM
Overcast
Temp 66°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 10 mph
Sat 11 PM
Overcast
Temp 63°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Overcast
High 68°F / Low 63°F
Chance 5%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 21 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 71°F / Low 61°F
Chance 19%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 19 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Drizzle
High 69°F / Low 60°F
Chance 71%
Precip 0.04 in
Max gust 23 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Showers
High 78°F / Low 64°F
Chance 92%
Precip 0.29 in
Max gust 32 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.
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Fishing Overview
Knife River near Two Harbors, Minnesota. Monitoring-Backed via accepted air-derived river-trout path: USGS reports live 00060 and 00065 without water temperature.
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
Fishery overview
The Knife near Two Harbors is the famous North Shore Lake Superior steelhead tributary at the USGS pin. StrikeTracks publishes Monitoring-Backed conditions from USGS 04015330 (live discharge and stage). Live 00010 is not present; thermal uses the accepted air-derived river-trout path. Distinct from Baptism 04014500 (discharge-only, deferred) and from Lake Superior main body. Salmon and steelhead runs are fishery context, not condition ratings. Flow Context remains default-deny. Hatch Match publishes general fly suggestions only.
Target species
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Migratory
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
MNDNR Knife River rainbow trout. USGS 04015330. Steelhead described in caution only.
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
MNDNR Knife River brook trout.
Coho Salmon
Oncorhynchus kisutch
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Migratory
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Seasonal MNDNR Coho. MNDNR weir, creel, and stocking counts are fishery context. They are not StrikeTracks river condition ratings.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- Yes
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
North Shore Lake Superior tributary at Two Harbors, Lake County, Minnesota.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public fishing is documented by MNDNR North Shore / Knife River access. Catalog coordinates are USGS 04015330. Private frontage occurs; use posted public access.
Stocking information
MNDNR manages Knife River trout and Lake Superior migratory salmonids. Confirm current official notices. MNDNR weir, creel, and stocking counts are fishery context. They are not StrikeTracks river condition ratings.
Official sources
MNDNR North Shore trout and migratory rules change. Migratory steelhead (Oncorhynchus mykiss) are not a StrikeTracks species-selector ID; they are described in overview and regulation caution only. Distinct from Baptism 04014500. Confirm current MNDNR regulations.
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
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