(Pioneer Press: Dave Orrick) Kinnickinnic River . The Kinnickinnic River supports one of the highest density brown trout fisheries in the country with a few brook trout present in the mainstem and tributaries. Sharing some tips on how, when and where to fly fish the trico hatch. The Kinnickinnic River is the last major tributary to the Wild and Scenic St. Croix River before its confluence with the Mississippi River. South Fork Kinnickinnic River, Wisconsin fishing report, rainbow trout fly fishing forecast, fly shop and fishing guides, and fly-fishing weather. The Lower Kinni drops over 70 feet through a deep gorge, giving visitors a unique wild experience in the Minneapolis-St Paul metro area. 09/28/15 Remember, the end of this month is, 10/12/15 Remember, you can always send us, 10/30/15 General trout season is closed until, 03/14/16 The stream levels are in good shape, 03/28/16 Stream levels are normal for this time, 04/11/16 Remember, the spring water comes, 04/25/16 The stream level and clarity is in good, 05/09/16 Stream level a little high but warming, 06/30/16 Stream levels are back in good shape, 06/06/16 The section just below I-95 has been, 06/20/16 Stream levels have been high but, 07/04/16 The river is in great shape and our, 07/25/16 Levels are up some but otherwise, 08/15/16 The river has been high but back. The Kinnickinnic River is a trout stream and has an excellent population of German brown trout. Trout Fishing the Kinnickinnic River in Wisconsin. Fall: Fall is probably the best time to fish the river. Fly fishing guide Andy Roth rears back while battling a brown trout on the lower Kinnickinnic River in Pierce County, Wis., Friday, March 4, 2016. Sadly only one fish caught, but he was a beautiful brown trout. First time fly fishing the Kinnickinnic River in west central Wisconsin. Lost some reports with computer problems. At Kinni Creek Lodge and Outfitters in River Falls, WI, we have more miles of Blue Ribbon trout streams than Montana. The Kinnickinnic River is a fly fishing destination because of the high population of brown trout and greater stream width. Call, Springtime is a very good time for fly fishing the, Water stays generally cool throughout the Summer, Fall is probably the best time to fish the river. 07/10/17 The stream levels are fine and the, 07/17/17 The levels are staying a little above, 07/24/17 The stream levels are in good shape. All, 08/16/18 The stream levels are in good shape, 09/06/18 The river just dropped back down to, 09/20/18 A little high but falling very fast and, 09/30/18 The stream is in good shape with, 10/08/18 The stream is just a little above, 10/17/18 The river is in very good shape at a, 11/07/18 The river is in very good shape with, 12/25/18 The season is currently closed. The Kinnickinnic River includes 25 miles of Class 1 trout water and is listed as an Outstanding Resource Water. Its water runs cold and most of the time clear even during hot summer months—making it a tremendous river for brown trout. We are, 09/18/17 Stream levels are a little high, too high, 10/02/17 Low water has been a problem but, 10/16/17 The general trout season closes at, 02/14/18 The stream levels are in good shape, 02/27/18 Trout are still being caught in the, 03/06/18 The tailwater is sill turning out some, 03/20/18 Tailwater fishing continues to be, 04/19/18 The river is on the way up. The river has about 25 miles of trout water; it is also know by three different names. County: St. Croix County DeLorme Page: 70 D-3 Wisconsin Trout Regulations Page: 12 Another West Central stream with a mighty reputation, again it is close to the Twin Cities and much of the fishing in the Willow River State Park so it can be quite crowded. Parker Creek has multiple streambank easements and fee title land and contains a high-density brown trout population with fewer brook trout present. Fish the, 05/03/18 The stream levels are just a little, 06/07/18 Stream levels are in good shape. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has classified it as a Class I trout stream. Although the hatches are intense, wading and fishing the upper river is difficult due to low gradient and a silt bottom. Maybe the most famous trout stream in the state is the Kinnickinnic River, a Class I trout stream that stays vibrant through the work of Trout Unlimited, the Kinnickinnic River Land Trust, and the Western Wisconsin Land Trust. Hunting - deer, grouse, turkeys, wood duck and small game. The Kinnickinnic River is called the Kinni by the locals. The Kinnickinnic River is Wisconsin's premiere Blue Ribbon Trout Stream. Kinnickinnic River. 01/15/17 Early season C and R is underway. But two dams on the river in River Falls are causing harm. There are approximately 10 mile of trout stream above the city of Park Falls and approximately another 10 below the last dams in Glen Park in Park Falls Above the city, it is cold, deep, and clear. Benefits of the Kinni. Fishing is limited to bridge crossings, shoreline angling, or wading. This is a short video of Wisconsin early season trout fishing on the Kinnickinnic River in Wisconsin with my GoPro 07/31/17 The stream is still in good shape. This two-sided map brochure is a high quality map of the Kinnickinnic watershed with all publicly accessible recreation sites identified with a legend to distinguish the type and owner characteristics. Wow! Although the St. Croix is known for its large walleyes, it has a wide variety of fish to catch. The Kinnickinnic River is officially designated as a Class I trout stream by the WI DNR, indicating it is a "high quality" trout water that has sufficient natural reproduction to sustain populations of wild trout, at or near carrying capacity. Designations. Parker Creek has multiple streambank easements and fee title land and contains a high-density brown trout population with fewer brook trout present. United States; Wisconsin; Kinnickinnic River; Kinnickinnic River is a stream in Wisconsin, United States. Kinnickinnic River – River Falls . The largest tributary on the lower St. Croix River is one of the “Most Endangered Rivers in America” according to the national advocacy group American Rivers and local partners. For a detailed fly fishing river description and printable river access map, just select a Wisconsin fly fishing river or stream below. The fly fishing and kayaking are done mostly on the Kinnickinnic River. 09/21/15 Two good reports from customers. Please check the recreational opportunities allowed for each specific area of the fishery area. The Kinnickinnic River South Fork Fish and Wildlife Area is a 269-acre property located in northern Pierce County. A total of 14 parking lots are located within the fishery area to provide public access. The first purchase for the property occurred in 1995, with additional acquisitions still ongoing as a part of the Kinnickinnic River Fisheries Area. The fishing on this river and be spectacular, but it’s a quite popular because it is very close to the Twin Cities. Contact us for more information. The, 01/09/19 Fish the tailwater as near the dam. Kinnickinnic River. The Kinnickinnic River is the first river on this list within the Driftless Region. The river flows southwest through the City of River Falls and into northwest Pierce County. Springtime is a very good time for fly fishing the Kinnickinnic River due to the numerous hatches Summer: Water stays generally cool throughout the Summer especially near the springs. Known as the “Kinni” by those who enjoy it, the Kinnickinnic River is a spring fed, cold-water stream 22 miles in length surrounded by a picturesque watershed of 174 square miles. 4,333 views The hatches are prolific and fly anglers can access the river at many spots along the way. This region stretches from La Crosse to Prairie du Chien and has the highest concentration of trout in the Midwest. 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