What is the current flow on Apple River?

Apple River was running 319 cubic feet per second as of Aug 1, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC, measured at USGS gauge 05341498. This is a build-time snapshot rather than a live reading — check the USGS gauge directly before relying on it.

Does Apple River hold wild trout?

Yes. The state classifies Apple River as Class II (some natural reproduction) across 6.25 miles of stream. That classification means natural reproduction, not stocking. Source: Wisconsin DNR Classified Trout Streams.

Apple River

Wisconsin. Classified Class II (some natural reproduction) by the state across 6.25 miles. Running 319 cfs as of Aug 1, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC.

Latest Reading

319

cubic feet / second

USGS gauge

Flow measured Aug 1, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC at gauge 05341498. These are build-time snapshots, not a live feed — check the USGS gauge before relying on them.

State Trout Classification

Classification	Class II (some natural reproduction)
Classified length	6.25 miles

Source: Wisconsin DNR Classified Trout Streams.

USGS Gauges on Apple River

Gauge	Station	Water temp?
05341498	APPLE RIVER ABOVE 05341499 AT PARK IN SOMERSET, WI	—

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Conditions: USGS NWIS (public domain). Classification: Wisconsin DNR Classified Trout Streams.