Lock and Dam 5 Fishing Report
Based on live releases/levels and local weather.
Plan Lock and Dam 5 (MN) trips with real-time outflow, lake elevation, and weather pulled from public USACE sensors near Minnesota City. See species notes and where-to-fish access points.
Lock and Dam 5 snapshot
USACE Owned and Maintained Lock and Dam 5 sits near Minnesota City, MN and is monitored by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers MVP district. Coordinates: 44.1609°, -91.8142°. Also known as Lock and Dam 05 at Mississippi River 9 foot Channel Navigation Project.
- Latest release
- 26,870 CFS
- Recorded 2026-06-19 09:15 UTC
- Latest lake level
- 659.44 ft
- Recorded 2026-06-19 09:15 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 5 water level & flow charts for 7‑day history.