Fishing Season: season open for 2024

Whitewater River - MN

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

48

Driftless Flyfishing Co.'s Tip of the Week

All water open for catch and release January 1, 2024 and in Whitewater State park. Check special regs on all streams

Directions open in app

Map of Whitewater River

Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby

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5-Day Outlook as of 4/15/24

Low and clear means spooky fish. Warming up has increased catching!

Techniques & Tips as of 4/15/24

Blue Winged Olives are on fire. Go deep with bead head nymphs or streamers.

Local Species Available season open for 2024

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Driftless Flyfishing Co.'s Recommended Fly Patterns

"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:

Name: Colors: Size(s):
Adams gray 18-14
Blue Winged Olive Classic 10-12
Bead Head Soft Hackle Pheasant Tail Parachute 10-14
Tunghead Pheasant Tail tan 18-12
Baby Brown trout na 12-14
Cone/bead head wooly bugger black/grey 16-12
Gold Bead Hare's Ear Nymph natural 16-20
Prince Nymph N/A 22-18

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Description: About Whitewater River

Whitewater State Park is open year round. All Streams outside the State park boundary are closed after 10/15/23 and reopen after 1/1/23. Check for special regulations on some streams in this watershed. Usually posted near access.

Nearest Airport:

Rochester, Mn

Hatches:

. Check for special regulations in some areas. http://dnr.state.mn.us/river_levels/index.html River level link

Best Time to Fish:

Weekdays

Best Stretch:

North Branch

Best Access:

Whitewater State Park