The Cloquet River is a 104-mile waterway that flows from Katherine Lake in central Lake County, Minnesota to its confluence with the St. Louis River. This diverse river system offers excellent fishing opportunities in a scenic, mostly undeveloped setting. The river is characterized by its wild, forested banks of red and white pine, fir, spruce, aspen, and birch. It features two distinct personalities: the upper section above Island Lake Reservoir with numerous rapids and remote terrain, and the lower section below Island Lake Dam with more moderate flows. The Cloquet's coffee-colored water comes from tannic acid in bog plants, creating a unique aquatic environment that supports a diverse fish population throughout its course.