Little River Inn Motel & Guest House

04/10/2026

Get ready to grab your fishing poles...the Little River Bait Shop is opening for the season on Thursday, March 26th! We will have live bait (including minnows AND wax worms), poles, lures, snacks, and more...so be sure to plan to visit and support local! 🎣

03/12/2026

2026 Bass Tournament Schedule for Little River Lake

03/10/2026

2026 BAIT SHOP HOURS

Get ready to grab your fishing poles...the Little River Bait Shop is opening for the season on Thursday, March 26th! We will have live bait (including minnows AND wax worms), poles, lures, snacks, and more...so be sure to plan to visit and support local! 🎣

03/03/2026

Make a difference on the future of outdoor education!

01/10/2026

Roger Higgins was quite the annual fixture here for the month of May. He passed away this week. He will be missed! Share your best stories with us here and/or on the tribute page.

Thanks for the laughs, generosity, and good memories, Roger!

Roger A. Higgins, age 79, of East Dubuque, IL, completed his earthly journey on January 5, 2026, at Ennoble Manor in Dubuque while surrounded by his loving family.   To honor Roger’s life, a Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at R Place, 292 Sinsinawa Avenue in East ...

04/22/2025

Crappie fishing is good! Water temp about 60⁰. Fish are still down deep, but there are plenty coming in.

04/07/2025

2025 Fishing Tournament Schedule for Little River Recreation Area

Please note that some weekends are Reserved for Non-Tournament Anglers.

04/07/2025

2025 New improvements at Little River Recreation Area!

* New, lighted dock by the Bait Shop
* New pit toilet by the Bait Shop

04/07/2025

Bait shop is OPEN!

The Little River Bait Shop & General Store will open for the season on THURSDAY, APRIL 3RD with the following hours. Come see us! 🎣

03/14/2025

01/12/2025

For those asking about ice conditions at Little River Recreation Area, there is open water still at the dam end (no photo), as well as at Vaugn's Access (NE ramp).

01/03/2025

Docks have been pulled in at Little River Recreation Area.

We'll keep you posted on ice conditions for ice fishing as we get them, or you can check the page at Little River Recreation Area.

Otherwise, we'll see you for the Spring season!