Title: Fishing on the St. Croix River | USA Today
Headings: Fishing on the St. Croix River
Fishing on the St. Croix River
Travel Tips
Upper St. Croix River
Lower St. Croix River
Access
Travel Tips Video
Regulations
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Content: The section south of Stillwater is often referred to as "Lake St. Croix." Walleye and sauger are the most sought-after fish in this section, but muskies have received increased attention in recent years. Smallmouth bass fishing can be productive, but these fish are neither as large or as abundant as farther upriver. White bass are common in some areas, and backwater areas can yield a few largemouth bass. Spring is the time to target walleye and sauger, and these fish regularly fall for jigs tipped with brightly-colored curlytail grubs. Access
Shore fishermen can find access to the upper St. Croix at Interstate Park, Osceola Landing, Boom Site Historical Wayside and William O'Brien State Park, all of which also offer boat launching facilities. The lower river is accessible through St. Croix Bluffs County Park, Point Douglas County Park, Lowell Park in Stillwater and Hudson City Park. You can launch a boat at St. Croix Bluffs County Park, Bayport Marine and Beanie's Resort. A number of state parks up and down both sides of the river offer campsites, cabins, hiking trails and other activities. Travel Tips Video
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Regulations
Because it is a boundary water, the St. Croix River is under joint regulations that are slightly different from the statewide angling regulations in either Wisconsin or Minnesota.