What is the current flow on Kickapoo River?

Kickapoo River was running 559 cubic feet per second as of Aug 1, 2026, 5:45 PM UTC, measured at USGS gauge 05410490. This is a build-time snapshot rather than a live reading — check the USGS gauge directly before relying on it.

Does Kickapoo River hold wild trout?

Yes. The state classifies Kickapoo River as Class I (wild, self-sustaining) across 2.97 miles of stream. That classification means natural reproduction, not stocking. Source: Wisconsin DNR Classified Trout Streams.

Kickapoo River

Wisconsin. Classified Class I (wild, self-sustaining) by the state across 2.97 miles. Running 559 cfs as of Aug 1, 2026, 5:45 PM UTC.

Latest Reading

559

cubic feet / second

USGS gauges

Flow measured Aug 1, 2026, 5:45 PM UTC at gauge 05410490. These are build-time snapshots, not a live feed — check the USGS gauge before relying on them.

State Trout Classification

Classification	Class I (wild, self-sustaining)
Classified length	2.97 miles

Source: Wisconsin DNR Classified Trout Streams.

USGS Gauges on Kickapoo River

Gauge	Station	Water temp?
05407468	KICKAPOO R @ ST HWY 131 AT ONTARIO, WI	—
05408000	KICKAPOO RIVER AT LA FARGE, WI	—
05410490	KICKAPOO RIVER AT STEUBEN, WI	—

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