Fishing Season: Open for 2025

Root River, South Fork - MN

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

42

Driftless Flyfishing Co.'s Tip of the Week

Regular season open April, 12, 2025

Directions open in app

Map of Root River, South Fork

Water Flow Data

Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby

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5-Day Outlook as of 7/23/25

Clear, look for shade and go deep midday

Techniques & Tips as of 7/23/25

Slow with small nymphs or streamers. Some mayflies and caddis hatching. Small hoppers showing up Dark Nymphs deep

Local Species Available Open for 2025

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    Trout

Driftless Flyfishing Co.'s Recommended Fly Patterns

"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:

Name: Colors: Size(s):
Adams Classic 20-14
Birchell's Hatching Midge Classic 14-18
Blue Winged Olive Classic 18-16
Improved Winged K.C.'s Creature Gray 14-18
Green bead scud green 12-18
Prince nymph black 16-22
Bead Head American Pheasant Tail Tan-Black 18-14
Bead Head Prince all 12-10

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Description: About Root River, South Fork

Opens for catch and release on January 1, 2025 Regular season opens April 12, 2025-check for catch and release sections

Nearest Airport:

Rochester, Mn

Hatches:

Olives/midges 20-16 Tan Caddis 18-116 Hippy stompers 12-16 Dave's hoppers 16-14

Best Time to Fish:

Early and late

Best Stretch:

WMA to bridge at Choice

Best Access:

Choice-Million dollar bridge