The Rainy River issues from the west side of the lake and is harnessed to make hydroelectricity for US and Canadian locations. Islets and tall grasses are characteristic of Rainy LakeLocation of Rainy Lake on the US/Canadian border between Minnesota and Ontario Rainy Lake (French: lac à la Pluie; Ojibwe: gojiji-zaaga'igan) is a freshwater lake with a surface area of 360 square miles (932 km ) that straddles the border between the United States and Canada. The rock under the lake and exposed on many of its islands is an exposed part of the The lake is popular for sport and recreational fishing of species such as Winter access to Rainy Lake by car is provided by an Visitors to Canada must report to a Canada Customs office before going ashore in Canada.
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Boaters entering US waters from Canada, and who are citizens or permanent residents of the US and Canada, can apply for the Canadian Border Boat Landing Program (I-68 Permit Program) which allows them to report to US Customs and Border Protection by telephone. However, US and Canadian citizens and permanent residents traveling on the lake who wish to go ashore can apply for a CANPASS Remote Area Border Crossing (RABC) permit allowing them to enter into Canada without reporting to Canadian customs. International Falls, Minnesota and the much smaller city of Ranier, Minnesota are situated opposite Fort Frances, Ontario, on either side of the Rainy River. With proper documentation, these permits can be obtained at the US and Canadian customs offices located near the International Bridge in International Falls and Fort Frances, respectively.