Rainy River Now Open

["Just Add Ice"]

Rangerboy--Thanks for the info!!

Are there docks in at the landings yet or should we plan on bringing waders?

[@kkellywalleyes]

Usually it is so busy at the ramps, that you can barely get to the dock as boats are coming in and out and you need to split the middle to get to the dock.(Vidas for example). Also, after you launch there is not time to wait at the dock. A lot of people use the shorelines next to the accesses to let someone out to get your trailer or pick someone up after parking. They are "usually" deep enough that you can have someone jump in/out without hitting bottom. On very busy weekends expect long waits to get in/out. Hope this helps.

[bassbuster1]

With the river so low wouldnt be a bad idea to bring them along.

BB1

[goosemafia]

where is the vitas access at from baudette. looked on the map but dont see it on there . i hear that is a nice one. is it closer to baudette than brichdale or not?

[jwmiller33]

where is the vitas access at from baudette. looked on the map but dont see it on there . i hear that is a nice one. is it closer to baudette than brichdale or not?

Here is some great info on the Rainy River launches as well as limits/regulations for the river.

http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/areas/fisheries/baudette/rainy_river_2012_final.pdf

[hoytshooter]

vidas is about 10 miles east of baudette on 11 its just past clementson. yes its closer than birchdale.

[goosemafia]

thanks for the link miller