What is the current flow on Kinnickinnic River?

Kinnickinnic River was running 515 cubic feet per second as of Aug 1, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC, measured at USGS gauge 04087159. This is a build-time snapshot rather than a live reading — check the USGS gauge directly before relying on it.

Does Kinnickinnic River hold wild trout?

Yes. The state classifies Kinnickinnic River as Class I (wild, self-sustaining) across 18.55 miles of stream. That classification means natural reproduction, not stocking. Source: Wisconsin DNR Classified Trout Streams.

Kinnickinnic River

Wisconsin. Classified Class I (wild, self-sustaining) by the state across 18.55 miles. Running 515 cfs as of Aug 1, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC.

Latest Reading

515

cubic feet / second

USGS gauges

Flow measured Aug 1, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC at gauge 04087159. 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	18.55 miles

Source: Wisconsin DNR Classified Trout Streams.

USGS Gauges on Kinnickinnic River

Gauge	Station	Water temp?
04087159	KINNICKINNIC RIVER @ S. 11TH STREET @ MILWAUKEE,WI	Yes
05342000	KINNICKINNIC RIVER NEAR RIVER FALLS, WI	—

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