Wisconsin
Peshtigo River at Peshtigo
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Cautions
- Water temperature is unavailable.
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Current Readings
- Flow
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- Water Temperature
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- Latest current reading
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Monitoring temporarily unavailable. · USGS station 04069500 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Overcast
Temperature
69°F
Feels like
72°F
Wind
7 mph NE
Wind gust
16 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 12:15 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.02 in
Last 24 hours
0.08 in
Last 48 hours
0.17 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 3 AM
Overcast
Temp 67°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Sat 7 AM
Overcast
Temp 67°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 11 AM
Overcast
Temp 71°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Sat 3 PM
Clear
Temp 76°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Sat 7 PM
Clear
Temp 72°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 11 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 65°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Drizzle
High 76°F / Low 65°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.02 in
Max gust 18 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 78°F / Low 59°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 14 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 81°F / Low 57°F
Chance 6%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 20 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Drizzle
High 86°F / Low 62°F
Chance 54%
Precip 0.01 in
Max gust 38 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
Peshtigo River at Peshtigo, Wisconsin. Monitoring-Backed from USGS (live 00010, 00060, 00065).
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Peshtigo 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 Peshtigo at Peshtigo is the lower Marinette County Lake Michigan tributary fishing reach at the USGS pin. StrikeTracks publishes Monitoring-Backed conditions from USGS 04069500 (live discharge, stage, and water temperature). Distinct from Peshtigo near Wabeno 04067958 and from Menominee 04067500. Steelhead and salmon runs are fishery context. Flow Context remains default-deny. Hatch Match publishes general fly suggestions only.
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Unknown
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
WDNR lower Peshtigo brown trout. USGS 04069500. Not Wabeno 04067958.
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Migratory
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
WDNR lower Peshtigo rainbow trout / steelhead described in caution.
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
WDNR lower Peshtigo smallmouth.
Walleye
Sander vitreus
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Unknown
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
WDNR lower Peshtigo walleye.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- Yes
- Flow regime
- Mixed flow regime
Lower Peshtigo River at Peshtigo, Marinette County, a Green Bay / Lake Michigan tributary.
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 Peshtigo / Marinette County access. Catalog coordinates are USGS 04069500.
Stocking information
WDNR Great Lakes tributary programs use the lower Peshtigo. Confirm current official notices. WDNR weir, fish-ladder, creel, and stocking counts are fishery context. They are not StrikeTracks river condition ratings.
Official sources
WDNR lower Peshtigo / Great Lakes 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 Wabeno 04067958. 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
Marinette, 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
Marinette
Management Category
Great Lakes tributary mixed trout river
Regulation Scope
Peshtigo River at Peshtigo
Regulation Summary
Peshtigo at Peshtigo: WDNR Great Lakes tributary rules. Confirm current official regulations.
Target Species
brown-trout, rainbow-trout, smallmouth-bass, walleye
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