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Big Fork River, Bill Counter Landing Public Water Access Site

Big Fork River · International Falls, Koochiching County

Big Fork River, Bill Counter Landing Public Water Access Site is a kayak and canoe launch on Big Fork River in International Falls, Minnesota, with 4 trailer parking spaces and no restrooms. It is managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails.

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
4 spaces
Car parking
10 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
No
Nearest town
42 mi from International Falls

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 14 mi S of the City of Big Falls on MN Hwy 6.

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Fish in Big Fork River

Also recorded:

Minnesota state records for these fish
FishRecordYearCaught in
Muskellunge (musky)55 lb 14 oz2021Mille Lacs Lake
Northern Pike45 lb 12 oz1929Basswood Lake
Walleye17 lb 8 oz1979Seagull River at Saganaga Lake
Largemouth Bass8 lb 15 oz2005Auburn Lake
Brown Bullhead7 lb 1 oz1974Shallow Lake
Yellow Bullhead3 lb 10 oz2002Lake Osakis
Yellow Perch3 lb 4 oz1945Lake Plantagenet
Bluegill2 lb 13 oz1948Alice Lake
Pumpkinseed1 lb 5 oz1999Leech Lake

From official Minnesota record lists: source source

Species recorded here since 1990 (GBIF). Check state regulations for seasons and limits.

Before you launch in Minnesota

🧼 Boaters must allow inspection at staffed accesses, and inspectors can require decontamination before launch.

Minnesota boating laws: education, age limits and life jackets

Links go to official Minnesota agency pages.

All 16 ramps on Big Fork River · All ramps in Koochiching County

New to launching? Read how to launch a kayak.

Nearby boat ramps

Page updated Oct 27, 2026. Ramp details from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.