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 March 10, 2026

Flows on the Root River rose to about 250 cubic feet/second on Sunday and have been declining since. The water has cleared after rainfall over the weekend. Rainbow trout can be found throughout the lower river, and some brown trout remain in the river as well.

Root River Steelhead Facility Report

The Root River Steelhead Facility is not yet operational for the spring steelhead spawning season. This page will be updated once the facility is running.