Wisconsin
Peshtigo River at Peshtigo
Location Snapshot
Peshtigo River at Peshtigo is the lower northeastern Wisconsin mainstem approaching Green Bay, distinct from the colder upper river near Wabeno. Brown trout are the primary supported target, with rainbow trout, smallmouth bass, and walleye creating a mixed coldwater and warmwater fishery.
Current River Rating
Fair · 67
Conditions are mixed. Review the details below before heading out.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Partial water evidence · Medium confidence
Should I Go?
Consider
Recommended Window
Tuesday, 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
Why
- Water temperature is within the preferred trout range.
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
Timing Evidence
Window confidence: High
Current Readings
- Flow
- 490 CFS
- Gage Height
- 1.73 ft
- Water Temperature
- 52.3 °F
- Observation Time
- Oct 20, 2026, 11:00 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 04069500 · Direct monitoring location
Readings from past 7 Days
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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
Mostly clear
Temperature
40°F
Feels like
36°F
Wind
4 mph N
Wind gust
12 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 4:45 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Tue 7 AM
Mostly clear
Temp 41°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Tue 11 AM
Partly cloudy
Temp 53°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Tue 3 PM
Clear
Temp 59°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Tue 7 PM
Clear
Temp 49°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Tue 11 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 44°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Wed 3 AM
Fog
Temp 44°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Overcast
High 59°F / Low 39°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 13 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Fog
High 64°F / Low 43°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 15 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Partly cloudy
High 66°F / Low 49°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 10 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Overcast
High 68°F / Low 50°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 23 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
Brown trout are in the mixed fishery on the Peshtigo River at Peshtigo, a Great Lakes tributary.
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
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Unknown
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Migratory
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Walleye
Sander vitreus
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Unknown
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- Yes
- Flow regime
- Mixed flow regime
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Official sources
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
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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