Wisconsin
Kinnickinnic River near River Falls
Current River Rating
Poor · 40
Conditions are unfavorable based on the available readings.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Partial water evidence · Low confidence
Should I Go?
Wait
Limited opportunity
Timing Outlook
No reliable fishing window is recommended while current river conditions remain Poor.
Why
- Recent observed air temperature suggests unfavorable river water temperature for trout.
- Water temperature is unavailable.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
Cautions
- Recent observed air temperature suggests unfavorable river water temperature for trout. Verify with a stream thermometer; this is not a measured water temperature.
Timing Evidence
Dawn low light is favorable.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 96 CFS
- Gage Height
- 8.15 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:00 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 05342000 · Direct monitoring location
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Historical readings are provided for context. Readings outside the current freshness window are not used to rate current conditions.
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Overcast
Temperature
67°F
Feels like
71°F
Wind
5 mph N
Wind gust
9 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 2:45 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.06 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 3 AM
Overcast
Temp 67°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 7 AM
Overcast
Temp 69°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 11 AM
Clear
Temp 80°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Sat 3 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 89°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 7 PM
Clear
Temp 85°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Sat 11 PM
Clear
Temp 74°F
Chance 9%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Overcast
High 89°F / Low 67°F
Chance 9%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 15 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Rain
High 80°F / Low 68°F
Chance 22%
Precip 0.06 in
Max gust 20 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Drizzle
High 87°F / Low 68°F
Chance 38%
Precip 0.02 in
Max gust 39 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Drizzle
High 93°F / Low 65°F
Chance 74%
Precip 0.08 in
Max gust 37 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
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Fishing Overview
Kinnickinnic River near River Falls, Wisconsin. Monitoring-Backed via accepted air-derived river-trout path: USGS reports live 00060 and 00065 without water temperature.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Kinnickinnic River.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
The Kinni near River Falls is the Pierce County Driftless trout fishing reach at the USGS pin. StrikeTracks publishes Monitoring-Backed conditions from USGS 05342000 (live discharge and stage). Live 00010 is not present; thermal uses the accepted air-derived river-trout path. Distinct from Milwaukee Kinnickinnic estuary 04087159. Flow Context remains default-deny. Hatch Match publishes general fly suggestions only.
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
WDNR Kinni River Falls brown trout. USGS 05342000. Not Milwaukee KK 04087159.
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
WDNR Kinni brook trout in colder water.
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
WDNR Kinni rainbow trout where stocked.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Driftless spring-influenced Kinnickinnic near River Falls, Pierce County, not the Milwaukee KK.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public fishing is documented by WDNR Kinnickinnic State Park / River Falls access. Catalog coordinates are USGS 05342000.
Stocking information
WDNR manages Kinni trout. Confirm current official stocking separately.
- Stocked
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Official sources
WDNR Kinni special trout rules change. Distinct from Milwaukee KK 04087159. Confirm current WDNR Fishing Regulations.
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Parachute-style dryGeneral attractor dry family — not a claim that a named mayfly is hatching.
- Pheasant-tail-style nymphGeneral nymph family for trout rivers without destination hatch timing.
- Elk-hair-style dryGeneral dry/attractor family. Pattern choice only — not a report that caddis are hatching.
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral streamer family. Not a forage or insect Hatch event.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Pierce, Wisconsin
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
River Details
County
Pierce
Management Category
Driftless trout river
Regulation Scope
Kinnickinnic River near River Falls
Regulation Summary
Kinnickinnic near River Falls: WDNR inland trout stream rules. Confirm current official regulations.
Target Species
brown-trout, brook-trout, rainbow-trout
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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