Minnesota · Unknown Co.
Big Fork River
· 171 mi · Class
Optimal: 375–1100 CFS · USGS #05132000
570CFS
3.80 ft gauge height
Optimal→Stable
Avg flow: 730 cfsHist. median: 0 cfsUSGS #05132000
Designated Water Trail · State
About
The Big Fork River flows north to the Rainy River. The low-lying river valley is pastoral in places and wild in others, with excellent fishing for walleye, northern pike and muskie.
Solunar Fishing Activity
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Waxing Crescent
15% illumination
Poor
★ Moon overhead
9:47 AM
Moonrise
1:43 PM
Moonset
5:51 AM
★ Moon underfoot
9:47 PM
Next full moon: May 3111 days
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Data Quality
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