Wisconsin
St. Croix River at St. Croix Falls
Current River Rating
Excellent · 93
Conditions look favorable based on the available readings.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Medium confidence
Should I Go?
Go
Recommended Window
Saturday, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Why
- Cloud cover is generally suitable for fishing.
- Air temperature is comfortable for fishing.
Favorable Factors
- Light to moderate wind should make casting and boat control easier.
- Recent precipitation has been light.
Timing Evidence
Window confidence: Medium
Current Readings
- Flow
- 1510 CFS
- Gage Height
- 2.58 ft
- Water Temperature
- 76.5 °F
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:00 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 05340500 · 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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Preliminary guidance only. Always assess current weather, access, water depth, current speed, and your own ability before entering the river.
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Overcast
Temperature
70°F
Feels like
73°F
Wind
6 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
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 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 67°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 11 AM
Mostly clear
Temp 76°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 3 PM
Clear
Temp 87°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 7 PM
Clear
Temp 84°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Sat 11 PM
Clear
Temp 75°F
Chance 6%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Overcast
High 89°F / Low 65°F
Chance 6%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 16 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Rain
High 83°F / Low 67°F
Chance 19%
Precip 0.14 in
Max gust 23 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Drizzle
High 90°F / Low 68°F
Chance 42%
Precip 0.05 in
Max gust 38 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Showers
High 92°F / Low 65°F
Chance 76%
Precip 0.21 in
Max gust 44 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
St. Croix River at St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. Monitoring-Backed from USGS (live 00010, 00060, 00065).
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at St. Croix 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
St. Croix Falls is the Wisconsin / Minnesota border St. Croix fishing reach at the USGS pin below the hydro dam. StrikeTracks publishes one customer identity here (Wisconsin display state) from USGS 05340500 (live discharge, stage, and water temperature). This is not a Minnesota clone and not Namekagon 05331833 or Danbury 05333500. Interstate and NPS Riverway rules apply. Flow Context remains default-deny. Hatch Match publishes general fly suggestions only.
Target species
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
WDNR St. Croix Falls smallmouth. USGS 05340500. Not Namekagon 05331833.
Walleye
Sander vitreus
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Unknown
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
WDNR / MNDNR St. Croix walleye.
Lake Sturgeon
Acipenser fulvescens
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
WDNR St. Croix lake sturgeon where seasonally open. Confirm current notices.
Northern Pike
Esox lucius
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
WDNR St. Croix pike.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Regulated flow
Large St. Croix mainstem at St. Croix Falls, Polk County, a National Scenic Riverway border fishery.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Fly fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
- Trolling
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public fishing is documented by WDNR, Minnesota DNR, and NPS St. Croix Riverway landings. Catalog coordinates are USGS 05340500. Interstate regulations apply; do not imply one-state-only access.
Stocking information
WDNR / MNDNR / NPS manage St. Croix fisheries. Confirm current official notices on both sides.
Official sources
WDNR, Minnesota DNR, and NPS St. Croix Riverway rules change. This identity is not cloned into Minnesota. Confirm current official regulations.
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Popper-style surface flyGeneral warmwater surface family. Not an insect Hatch event.
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral warmwater streamer family. Not a baitfish Hatch event.
- Crayfish-style flyGeneral subsurface family. Crayfish forage is not a Hatch insect.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Polk, 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
Polk
Management Category
Interstate Scenic Riverway mixed river
Regulation Scope
St. Croix River at St. Croix Falls
Regulation Summary
St. Croix at St. Croix Falls: interstate / NPS Riverway rules. Confirm current official regulations.
Target Species
smallmouth-bass, walleye, lake-sturgeon, northern-pike
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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