Wisconsin
Peshtigo River near Wabeno
Location Snapshot
Peshtigo River near Wabeno is an upper northeastern Wisconsin river reach with a distinctly colder trout identity than the lower river near Green Bay. Brook trout are the primary supported target, with brown and rainbow trout adding additional coldwater opportunity.
Current River Rating
Unavailable
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Low confidence
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Timing Outlook
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Why
- This river does not yet have enough local fishing guidance to assign a rating.
Cautions
- Water temperature is unavailable.
Blocking Factors
- Configured water observations are currently unavailable.
Current Readings
- Flow
- Not available
- Gage Height
- Not available
- Water Temperature
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- Latest current reading
- Not available
Monitoring temporarily unavailable. · USGS station 04067958 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
50°F
Feels like
46°F
Wind
4 mph S
Wind gust
9 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 8:15 PM
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
Tue 9 PM
Clear
Temp 48°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Wed 1 AM
Clear
Temp 44°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Wed 5 AM
Clear
Temp 42°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Wed 9 AM
Overcast
Temp 47°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Wed 1 PM
Overcast
Temp 65°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Wed 5 PM
Clear
Temp 65°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Overcast
High 63°F / Low 34°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 14 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Overcast
High 68°F / Low 40°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 17 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Overcast
High 65°F / Low 46°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 16 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Overcast
High 67°F / Low 48°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 22 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
Historical Flow
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Fishing Overview
Brook trout are in the mixed fishery on the Peshtigo River near Wabeno, along with brown trout.
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
Target species
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Stocking information
- Stocked
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Official sources
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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