Fishing Season: May 5th until November 30th

Wisconsin River - WI

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

60

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Map of Wisconsin River

Water Flow Data

Tidal Conditions

Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby

Great Northern Fly Fishing

5-Day Outlook as of 4/13/23

We are now closed for the season and will reopen on May 5, 2023. Thanks for your business

Techniques & Tips as of 4/13/23

We are now closed for the season and will reopen on May 5, 2023. Thanks for your business

Local Species Available May 5th until November 30th

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    Smallmouth bass

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    Musky

Abe Downs's Recommended Fly Patterns

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

Name: Colors: Size(s):
Wildwood's 3M Minnow Silver 2
Lynch's Double D Streamer White and Pink 2
Lefty's Deceiver Olive 2
Musky Fly Pink 5/0

Wildwood's 3M Minnow

This streamer fly is simply irresistible to a wide variety of fish species.

5.99

Item #18RZ

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Abe Downs's Recommended Gear

Description: About Wisconsin River

The Upper Wisconsin river is a river with many flavors. In the northern most stretches it is wild river with rapids, dense forests and giant rocks. As it flows south the river widens and slows down. The Upper Wisconsin offers worldclass smallmouth and musky fishing. Look for rocks, downed trees and eddies to all offer a potential fish of a lifetime. Being abbundant with fish and wildlife you have the opportunity to see river otters, eagles, deer and black bears.

Nearest Airport:

Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)

Best Time to Fish:

The fishing can be great all day.

Best Stretch:

Eagle River all the way down to Stevens Point

Best Access:

Look for the many access points along the river, all offer great fishing