Wisconsin
Oconto River near Gillett
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Why
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Cautions
- Water temperature is unavailable.
Blocking Factors
- Configured water observations are currently unavailable.
Current Readings
- Flow
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- Gage Height
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- Water Temperature
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- Latest current reading
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Monitoring temporarily unavailable. · USGS station 04071000 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Overcast
Temperature
68°F
Feels like
72°F
Wind
7 mph NE
Wind gust
12 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 12:15 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
2.86 in
Last 48 hours
2.95 in
Heavy recent rainfall may cause rapid flow changes. Use additional caution.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 3 AM
Overcast
Temp 67°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Sat 7 AM
Overcast
Temp 64°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Sat 11 AM
Overcast
Temp 68°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Sat 3 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 75°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 7 PM
Clear
Temp 69°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sat 11 PM
Clear
Temp 64°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Fog
High 75°F / Low 64°F
Chance 9%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 18 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 76°F / Low 59°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 12 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 80°F / Low 58°F
Chance 7%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 23 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Drizzle
High 85°F / Low 60°F
Chance 52%
Precip 0.02 in
Max gust 39 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.
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Fishing Overview
Oconto River near Gillett, Wisconsin. Monitoring-Backed from USGS (live 00010, 00060, 00065).
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Oconto 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 Oconto near Gillett is the Oconto County trout fishing reach at the USGS pin. StrikeTracks publishes Monitoring-Backed conditions from USGS 04071000 (live discharge, stage, and water temperature). Distinct from Peshtigo identities. Lower-river migratory fish are fishery context. Flow Context remains default-deny. Hatch Match publishes general fly suggestions only.
Target species
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
WDNR Oconto Gillett brook trout. USGS 04071000.
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
WDNR Oconto brown trout.
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Unknown
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
WDNR Oconto rainbow trout.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- Yes
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Oconto River near Gillett, Oconto County, a Green Bay tributary trout reach.
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 Oconto River access. Catalog coordinates are USGS 04071000.
Stocking information
WDNR manages Oconto trout and migratory salmonids. Confirm current official notices.
Official sources
WDNR Oconto trout and tributary rules change. Migratory steelhead (Oncorhynchus mykiss) are not a StrikeTracks species-selector ID; they are described in overview and regulation caution only. Distinct from Peshtigo 04069500. Confirm current WDNR 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
Oconto, 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
Oconto
Management Category
Green Bay tributary trout river
Regulation Scope
Oconto River near Gillett
Regulation Summary
Oconto near Gillett: WDNR inland trout / tributary rules. Confirm current official regulations.
Target Species
brook-trout, brown-trout, rainbow-trout
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