Root River Report

This page contains the latest fishing information for the Root River and the DNR Root River Steelhead Facility in Racine County. Check back for updates on the number of fish processed at the facility, eggs collected and future processing dates. Please note that fish are typically processed on Mondays and Thursdays, depending on water conditions and the number of fish in the weir. 

Updates are posted at 4 p.m. every Tuesday or Wednesday from September through December and March through May. 

Check out the Lake Michigan Outdoor Report for the latest fishing information on Lake Michigan and the Bay of Green Bay. 

Root River Steelhead Facility

Lake Michigan trout and salmon are unable to reproduce successfully in Wisconsin streams. As a result, DNR fisheries crews collect eggs and milt from spawning fish to create the next generation of steelhead to challenge anglers.

Learn more about steelhead spawning at the Root River Steelhead Facility.

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Root River Fishing Report For Sept. 18, 2024

The water temperatures are high and flows are low in the Root River. Some Chinook salmon moved into the river in late August when flows were still high, but there has been little fish movement in recent weeks. More anglers have been fishing in the harbor than in the river, with some reporting Chinook caught in the pre-dawn hours.

Root River Steelhead Facility Report For Sept. 18, 2024

The Root River Steelhead Facility is not yet running for the fall season due to the high water temperatures and low flow in the river. Another update will be provided when the facility is operational for the salmon run.