Root River Report

The following information is the latest fishing information for the Root River in Racine. We will post new information to this site every TUESDAY or WEDNESDAY at 4:00 pm from September through December, and from March through May. We will also update the number of fish processed at the Root River Steelhead Facility to give you the exact number of fish passed upstream. Depending on water conditions and the number of fish in the weir, fish are usually processed on Mondays and Thursdays.

In addition, you can check out our Lake Michigan Outdoor Report for the latest fishing information on Lake Michigan and Green Bay.

Root River Steelhead Facility

Lake Michigan trout and salmon don't successfully reproduce in Wisconsin streams, so the DNR gives Mother Nature a hand. Watch fisheries crews collect eggs and milt from spawning fish to create the next generation of steelhead to challenge anglers.

• Steelhead Spawning at Root River Steelhead Facility

Root River Fishing Report for April 9, 2021

The Root River experienced a decrease in fishing activity this week. Anglers are still targeting steelhead both down and up river of the weir. Most anglers have been seen using the usual fly-fishing tackle to try and catch steelhead. Anglers have been catching lots of suckers and only a small handful of steelhead. A combination of flies, spawn and beads were successful in catching steelhead. Last week’s rain increased water levels on the river. The increase in water levels also increased the flow and decreased water visibility.

Root River Steelhead Facility Report

Our third processing day, and second spawning day at the Root River Steelhead Facility for Spring 2021 was Monday, April 12. Flows in the river rose over the weekend after a few days of rain, and the river level is currently 358 cfs. The water temperature in the facility was 54.3 degrees. Our next spawning/processing day is scheduled for Monday, April 19.

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