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We provide accurate, up-to-date information for the western Wisconsin streams that are nearest our shop, where we fish often and can keep a close watch on conditions.

 

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Upper Kinnickinnic River

Lower Kinnickinnic River

Rush River

Willow River

 

6/29/09 Our streams are in good shape and are fishing very nicely,,,though catching is sometimes a problem. Terrestrial patterns will show their worth right now as the insect hatches are tiny.

Upper Kinnickinnic River

Section: Upstream from River Falls

Water Flow:

still fairly low

Water Temp:

57 degrees at 6:45 PM on 6/30

Clarity

clear

Hatches:

really tiny mayflies, midges

Suggested Patterns:

 

Rob's BWO Struggling Dun, Blue Dun Emerger

Additional Comments:

It's gorgeous, so don't be stupid...get out there.

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Lower Kinnickinnic River

Section: Below the town of River Falls - downstream from the second dam.

Water Flow:

low

Water Temp:

67 degrees at 6:45 pm on 6/28

Water Clarity:

clear

Hatches:

tiny mayflies

Suggested Patterns:

Rusty Wet Spinner, Blue Dun Emerger, Tung Head Pheasant Tail

Additional Comments:

The Vac caught a few by being very patient...and fishing down and across.

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Rush River

Section: Martell to US 10

Water Flow:

low

Water Temp:

58 degrees in the evening

Water Clarity:

clear

Hatches:

midges, Baetis, caddis

Suggested Patterns:

TP's Little Caddis Thing, Pheasant Tails, Blue Dun Emerger, BWO Comparadun

Additional Comments:

 

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Willow River

Section: Burkhardt to confluence

Water Flow:

normal

Water Temp:

mid 70's!

Water Clarity:

no info

Hatches:

no info

Suggested Patterns:

none

Additional Comments:

Due to high water temps we recommend not fishing the Willow

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