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Little Fork River, Samuelson Park Public Water Access Site

Little Fork River · Chisholm, Koochiching County

Little Fork River, Samuelson Park Public Water Access Site is a kayak and canoe launch on Little Fork River in Chisholm, Minnesota, with no restrooms. It is managed by Koochiching County.

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Trailer parking
0 spaces
Car parking
10 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
No
Nearest town
37 mi from Hibbing

Managed by Koochiching County

Directions: 3.5 mi S of Silverdale on Mn Hwy 65, then 2.5 mi E on Cnty Rd 75.

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Campgrounds

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Fish in Little Fork River (St. Louis County)

Also recorded:

Minnesota state records for these fish
FishRecordYearCaught in
Northern Pike45 lb 12 oz1929Basswood Lake
Smallmouth Bass8 lb1948West Battle Lake
Black Crappie5 lb1940Vermillion River
Yellow Perch3 lb 4 oz1945Lake Plantagenet
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 4 ramps on Little Fork River (St. Louis County) · 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.

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