Cloquet River · Cloquet, St. Louis County
Cloquet River, Hwy 53 Wayside Rest Public Water Access Site is a kayak and canoe launch on Cloquet River in Cloquet, Minnesota, with no restrooms. It is managed by MNDOT.
Managed by MNDOT
Directions: 14 miles West of Duluth on Hwy 53
Also recorded:
| Fish | Record | Year | Caught in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Pike | 45 lb 12 oz | 1929 | Basswood Lake |
| Walleye | 17 lb 8 oz | 1979 | Seagull River at Saganaga Lake |
| Rainbow Trout | 16 lb 6 oz | 1980 | Devil Track River |
| Largemouth Bass | 8 lb 15 oz | 2005 | Auburn Lake |
| Black Crappie | 5 lb | 1940 | Vermillion River |
| Black Bullhead | 3 lb 13 oz | 1997 | Reno Lake |
| Yellow Perch | 3 lb 4 oz | 1945 | Lake Plantagenet |
| Bluegill | 2 lb 13 oz | 1948 | Alice Lake |
| Rock Bass | 2 lb 4 oz | 2024 | Mille Lacs Lake |
| Pumpkinseed | 1 lb 5 oz | 1999 | Leech Lake |
Species recorded here since 1990 (GBIF). Check state regulations for seasons and limits.
🧼 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 6 ramps on Cloquet River · All ramps in St. Louis County
New to launching? Read how to launch a kayak.
Page updated Oct 27, 2026. Ramp details from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.