Fishing Season: season open for 2024

Whitewater River - MN

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

51

Driftless Flyfishing Co.'s Tip of the Week

All water open for catch and release year-round in Whitewater State park. Check special regs on all streams

Directions open in app

Map of Whitewater River

Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby

Driftless Fly Shop

5-Day Outlook as of 12/16/24

Clear and fishable

Techniques & Tips as of 12/16/24

bead head nymphs with and indicator deep. Ice shelves forming go deep with bead head nymphs or streamers.

Local Species Available season open for 2024

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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):
Elk Wing Caddis tan 18-14
Blue Winged Olive Classic 10-12
Bead Head Soft Hackle Pheasant Tail Parachute 10-14
Tunghead Pheasant Tail tan 18-12
Baby Brown trout na 12-14
Cone/bead head wooly bugger black/grey 16-12
Gold Bead Hare's Ear Nymph natural 16-20
Prince Nymph N/A 22-18

Elk Wing Caddis

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Description: About Whitewater River

Whitewater State Park is open year round. All Streams outside the State park boundary are closed after 10/15/23 and reopen after 1/1/23. Check for special regulations on some streams in this watershed. Usually posted near access.

Nearest Airport:

Rochester, Mn

Hatches:

. Check for special regulations in some areas. http://dnr.state.mn.us/river_levels/index.html River level link

Best Time to Fish:

Weekdays

Best Stretch:

North Branch

Best Access:

Whitewater State Park