Beaver River (Lake Superior) facts for kids
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 Mouth of the Beaver River
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Lake County |
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| Main source | Cloquet Lake 47°23′32″N 91°28′26″W / 47.3921404°N 91.4737749°W |
| River mouth | Silver Bay, Minnesota, Lake Superior 47°15′33″N 91°17′35″W / 47.2590891°N 91.2929435°W |
| Length | 23.4-mile-long (37.7 km) |
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The Beaver River is a river in Lake County, Minnesota. It is about 23.4 miles (37.7 kilometers) long. This river flows into Lake Superior, one of the Great Lakes.
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Where is the Beaver River?
The Beaver River is located in the state of Minnesota, in the United States. It starts from Cloquet Lake. From there, it flows through Lake County.
Journey to Lake Superior
The river's journey ends when it reaches Lake Superior. This happens near the town of Silver Bay, Minnesota. Lake Superior is the largest of the Great Lakes.
What Lives in the Beaver River?
The Beaver River is a special place for fish. Parts of the river are known as "trout streams." This means they are great homes for different kinds of trout.
Types of Trout
You can find several types of trout here. These include brook trout, brown trout, and rainbow trout. These fish need clean, cool water to live.
River's Branches
The Beaver River has smaller streams that flow into it. These are called tributaries. On the left side, it has the East Branch Beaver River. On the right side, you'll find Kit Creek and Big Thirty-Nine Creek. These smaller streams add water to the main river.
