Wisconsin
Peshtigo River near Wabeno
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
- 183 CFS
- Gage Height
- 3.82 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:00 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 04067958 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Overcast
Temperature
64°F
Feels like
66°F
Wind
4 mph NE
Wind gust
15 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
0.03 in
Last 48 hours
0.10 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 3 AM
Overcast
Temp 64°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sat 7 AM
Overcast
Temp 60°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sat 11 AM
Mostly clear
Temp 69°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 3 PM
Partly cloudy
Temp 79°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Sat 7 PM
Clear
Temp 73°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 11 PM
Overcast
Temp 64°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Overcast
High 80°F / Low 60°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 16 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 79°F / Low 58°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 14 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 81°F / Low 55°F
Chance 8%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 24 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Rain
High 82°F / Low 59°F
Chance 56%
Precip 0.16 in
Max gust 34 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
Peshtigo River near Wabeno, 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 near Wabeno is the Forest County inland trout fishing reach at the USGS pin. StrikeTracks publishes Monitoring-Backed conditions from USGS 04067958 (live discharge, stage, and water temperature). Distinct from Peshtigo at Peshtigo 04069500. This inland pin is not the lower-river steelhead identity. 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 Peshtigo Wabeno brook trout. USGS 04067958. Not Peshtigo city 04069500.
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
WDNR Peshtigo Wabeno brown trout.
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
WDNR Peshtigo rainbow trout where stocked.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Upper Peshtigo River near Wabeno, Forest County, upstream of the lower Peshtigo city 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 Chequamegon-Nicolet / county forest Peshtigo access. Catalog coordinates are USGS 04067958.
Stocking information
WDNR manages upper Peshtigo trout. Confirm current official stocking separately.
- Stocked
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Official sources
WDNR Peshtigo inland trout rules change. Distinct from Peshtigo city 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
Forest, 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
Forest
Management Category
Inland trout river
Regulation Scope
Peshtigo River near Wabeno
Regulation Summary
Peshtigo near Wabeno: WDNR inland trout stream rules. Confirm current official regulations.
Target Species
brook-trout, brown-trout, rainbow-trout
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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