Freestone · Granite · Black Forest / Baden-Württemberg

Wiese (Todtnau)

Wiese (Todtnau) terrain map
Terrain map

Black Forest trout stream in the Wiesental, water that shifts character with every bend—pocket water, runs and glides all in one mile.

Species

Slow going — pick your moments

Low and clear — careful approach country. Cover and shadow are doing the work today.

75% confidence in this read
Water temperature for brown trout
Cool — slow
5°C est.ideal 10–16°C
0°14°28°
Why this score · for brown trout
  • Temperature2128% weight
  • Flow8022% weight
  • Clarity9518% weight
  • Feeding Time4013% weight
  • Pressure807% weight
  • Prey Activity2212% weight
Conditions
Level
Dry recently
No gauge reading
Water temp
4.8°C
Estimated
Clarity
Clear
Air temp
3°C
Wind
SE 8 km/h
Light breeze
Pressure
1017 hPa
Rain · 48h
0.1 mm
No meaningful rain
Rain · ahead
8.8 mm
Light 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
Fair conditions. Clarity is favourable (95), Temperature is weakest (21).
Through the year
0–3 scale · May highlighted
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F
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Trout seasonSeason
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
GrannomHatch
2
2
Evening SedgeHatch
2
3
3
3
2
Large Dark OliveHatch
1
2
2
1
Iron BlueHatch
1
2
2
1

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

Permits & access
Permit required — see local rules.
  • Black Forest water
  • Fischereischein (state exam required) + Erlaubnisschein (water permit)
  • Join local Fischereiverein.
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About this water

Black Forest trout stream in the Wiesental, water that shifts character with every bend—pocket water, runs and glides all in one mile. Nymphing and dry fly work during caddis and olive hatches. Low clear summer water demands stealth and stillness.

  • Granite
Seasons & zones
  • Trout1 March → 30 September
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