The Little Fork Watershed (HUC 09030005) is located in northern Minnesota and covers an area of 2,952 square miles. The watershed is primarily forested and includes parts of the Superior National Forest and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The hydrology of the watershed is influenced by its topography, which includes numerous lakes, wetlands, and small streams. The area experiences a continental climate with long, cold winters and short, warm summers. Snowpack is an important component of the watershed's hydrology, with snowmelt contributing to spring runoff. Surface water in the watershed includes numerous lakes and streams, including the Little Fork River, which flows into the Rainy River. Reservoir constituents in the watershed include both natural and human-made lakes. Interesting climatic trends in the area include an increase in average temperatures and changes in precipitation patterns.