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St. Croix River, Old Railroad Bridge Public Water Access Site

Saint Croix River · Rush City, Chisago County

St. Croix River, Old Railroad Bridge Public Water Access Site is a kayak and canoe launch on Saint Croix River in Rush City, Minnesota, with no restrooms. It is managed by National Park Service.

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
0 spaces
Car parking
12 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
No
Nearest town
14 mi from North Branch

Managed by National Park Service

Directions: 4 mi E of Rush City, on Cnty Rd 5, on W bank.

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Fish in Saint Croix River

Also recorded:

Minnesota state records for these fish
FishRecordYearCaught in
Common Carp55 lb 5 oz1952Clearwater Lake
Northern Pike45 lb 12 oz1929Basswood Lake
Walleye17 lb 8 oz1979Seagull River at Saganaga Lake
Brown Trout16 lb 12 oz1989Lake Superior
Rainbow Trout16 lb 6 oz1980Devil Track River
Largemouth Bass8 lb 15 oz2005Auburn Lake
Black Crappie5 lb1940Vermillion River
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 19 ramps on Saint Croix River · All ramps in Chisago 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.