Fishing Season: season open 2026

Whitewater River - MN

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

47

Driftless Flyfishing Co.'s Tip of the Week

Any public water now open for catch and release January 1, 2025. Check regs 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

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5-Day Outlook as of 5/13/26

get out there. Caddis are on! Mayflies also hatching

Techniques & Tips as of 5/13/26

Bead head nymphs with an indicator deep. Streamers working for bigger trout

Local Species Available season open 2026

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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 black 18-14
Sulphur Parachute Classic 10-12
English Pheasant Tail B & W 10-14
Bead Head Prince 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
Bead Head Woolly Bugger Streamer N/A 16-12
Midges any 12-18

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 open after 1/1/26. 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