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Minnesota | Northern Minnesota
Little Fork River
Fiedler to Devereaux
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Conditions
Gauge history and hourly forecast
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Plan
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Route logistics
Access and shuttle
Launch at Fiedler and take out at Devereaux for a shorter lower-Little-Fork split above Flat Rock Rapids. This is a quieter wooded day than the full run into Littlefork, but it still needs normal northern-river judgment.
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Put-in
Fiedler Public Water Access SiteBoth endpoints are official public-water-access sites, but neither is a staffed park or campground finish.
Take-out
Devereaux Public Water Access SiteThis split stays above Flat Rock Rapids, which makes it cleaner than the lower route, but it is still remote enough that a missed shuttle or bad weather will feel expensive.
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Access caveats and watch for
Access caveats
- Both endpoints are official public-water-access sites, but neither is a staffed park or campground finish.
- This split stays above Flat Rock Rapids, which makes it cleaner than the lower route, but it is still remote enough that a missed shuttle or bad weather will feel expensive.
- Much of the shoreland on this map sheet is private property; stop only at designated sites or legal public-land camping areas.
Watch for
- Storm wood, sweepers, and brushy banks on a narrow wooded river with limited quick exits.
- Scraping and slow travel when the Littlefork gauge falls toward the 400 cfs scrapable floor.
- Cold water and changing current after rain even though this shortened split avoids the named downstream rapids.
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Score & sources
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Why this scoreToday's evidence strength is checking
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Data behind the scoreGauge, thresholds, and timing
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| Gauge site | Little Fork River at Little Fork, MN |
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| Target band | 600 cfs to 1,500 cfs |
| Low threshold | 400 cfs |
| High threshold | 2,100 cfs |
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| Main source behind this score | MN DNR river-level interpretation bands for Little Fork River at Littlefork |
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NotesWhat to know before you go
These notes cover the access details, route quirks, and source caveats most likely to matter once you get there.
- Direct live gaugeLittlefork gauge 215 cfs
The official MN DNR river-level dataset reported 215 cfs at 2026-06-25 02:30 PM for Little Fork River at Littlefork, confirming the current direct gauge path used for this route.
- DNR bands400 / 600-1,500 / 2,100 cfs
MN DNR interprets the Littlefork gauge as Scrapable below 400 cfs, Low from 400 to 600, Medium from 600 to 1,500, High from 1,500 to 2,100, and Very High above 2,100.
- Map supportFiedler RM 44.8 to Devereaux RM 37.1
DNR Map 2 places Fiedler at river mile 44.8 and Devereaux at river mile 37.1, making this a 7.7-mile shortened lower-Little-Fork split.
- Public access recordsFiedler WAS00943 and Devereaux WAS02588
Minnesota public-water-access data resolves Fiedler on river right and Devereaux on river left as official public Little Fork accesses with mapped coordinates and river-mile values.
- Route characterWooded WMA corridor above Flat Rock Rapids
The map sheet places this short split between the Ester Brook confluence and the Little Fork Wildlife Management Area, and it stays above Flat Rock Rapids farther downstream.
- Camping postureNo named campsite between endpoints
The DNR map says state forests offer camping opportunities on this map sheet, but it does not name a designated campsite between Fiedler and Devereaux, so the route stays conservative for camping filters.
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Quick answers
Little Fork River paddling FAQ
What water level is good for paddling Little Fork River?
Paddle Today watches Little Fork River at Little Fork, MN and treats 600 cfs to 1,500 cfs as the target band for this route, with weather and recent trend included in the final score.
Where does this Little Fork River route start and end?
This route starts at Fiedler Public Water Access Site and ends at Devereaux Public Water Access Site, about 7.7 mi on the water.
Is this Little Fork River route good for beginners?
This is listed as a moderate route. Expect more planning than an easy float, and use the live score, route notes, and source links before committing.
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