Lock and Dam 2 Fishing Report
Based on live releases/levels and local weather.
Plan Lock and Dam 2 (MN) trips with real-time outflow, lake elevation, and weather pulled from public USACE sensors near Hastings. See species notes and where-to-fish access points.
Lock and Dam 2 snapshot
USACE Owned and Maintained, Brookfield Power operates hydropower Lock and Dam 2 sits near Hastings, MN and is monitored by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers MVP district. Coordinates: 44.7621°, -92.8713°. Also known as Lock and Dam 02 at Mississippi River 9 foot ChannelNavigation Project.
- Latest release
- 12,003 CFS
- Recorded 2026-06-19 07:15 UTC
- Latest lake level
- 686.86 ft
- Recorded 2026-06-19 07:15 UTC
Very high release: dangerous near outlets and below the dam. Avoid swift water and follow posted warnings.
Source: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers CWMS public feeds. See the Lock and Dam 2 water level & flow charts for 7‑day history.