[3] It flows through Lac Seul to join the Winnipeg River at Tetu Lake as a right tributary.

The Frog Rapids are located at Frog Rapids Narrows (50°04′12″N 91°56′52″W / 50.07000°N 91.94778°W / 50.07000; -91.94778), a short narrows on the English River near Sioux Lookout between Abram Lake and Pelican Lake.

[8][9] Settlements along its course are (in upstream order): The English River is considered as one of the best fisheries in Ontario.

Notable trophy fish species include walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass, and muskellunge.

[10] At least 21 fish species have been identified, including sauger, yellow perch, rock bass, cisco, lake whitefish, and mooneye.