Freestone · Mixed · Wisconsin

Root River

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The Root runs salmon and steelhead right through Racine, with the Wisconsin DNR's steelhead facility on its banks concentrating the run.

Species

About as good as it gets

Low and clear — careful approach country. Take your time — read the water before you cast.

90% confidence in this read
Water temperature for brown trout
Ideal
15°C est.ideal 10–16°C
0°14°28°
Why this score · for brown trout
  • Temperature10028% weight
  • Flow8022% weight
  • Clarity9518% weight
  • Feeding Time7013% weight
  • Pressure807% weight
  • Insect activity7112% weight
Conditions
Level
Dry recently
No gauge reading
Water temp
14.9°C
Estimated
Clarity
Clear
Air temp
18°C
Wind
SE 20 km/h
Gentle breeze
Pressure
1025 hPa
Rain · 48h
0.0 mm
No meaningful rain
Rain · ahead
11.1 mm
Moderate rain · next 48h

Live readings — water temperature is an estimate where the gauge does not record it.

How to fish it · for brown trout
When
Nymphing can work through most of the day.
Where
Cover mixed depths.
Method
Start with tight-line nymphs and adjust if fish rise or drift higher.
Kit
9 ft #4 rod, floating line, 12 ft tapered leader to 4–5 lb fluoro tippet.
Why this works
Excellent — conditions well-balanced, with water temperature particularly in your favour.
Through the year
0–3 scale · June highlighted
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F
M
A
M
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J
A
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N
D
GrannomHatch
2
2
Evening SedgeHatch
2
3
3
3
2
Western Green DrakeHatch
2
2
Flav (Small Western Green Drake)Hatch
2
3
2

Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.

Gallery · 1
  1. Terrain map of the venue
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Permits & access
Permit required — see local rules.
  • Wisconsin licence with a Great Lakes trout/salmon stamp; verify WI DNR reach rules
  • Introduced, harvestable sport fishery.
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About this water

The Root runs salmon and steelhead right through Racine, with the Wisconsin DNR's steelhead facility on its banks concentrating the run. Urban, accessible water that delivers chrome from fall through spring for anglers who don't mind a city backdrop.

  • Mixed