What is the current flow on Baraboo River?

Baraboo River was running 391 cubic feet per second as of Aug 1, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC, measured at USGS gauge 05405000. This is a build-time snapshot rather than a live reading — check the USGS gauge directly before relying on it.

Does Baraboo River hold wild trout?

Yes. The state classifies Baraboo River as Class II (some natural reproduction) across 10.33 miles of stream. That classification means natural reproduction, not stocking. Source: Wisconsin DNR Classified Trout Streams.

Baraboo River

Wisconsin. Classified Class II (some natural reproduction) by the state across 10.33 miles. Running 391 cfs as of Aug 1, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC.

Latest Reading

391

cubic feet / second

USGS gauges

Flow measured Aug 1, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC at gauge 05405000. 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	10.33 miles

Source: Wisconsin DNR Classified Trout Streams.

USGS Gauges on Baraboo River

Gauge	Station	Water temp?
054041665	BARABOO RIVER AT MAIN STREET AT REEDSBURG, WI	—
05405000	BARABOO RIVER NEAR BARABOO, WI	—

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