La Crosse River
Latest Reading
Flow measured Aug 1, 2026, 1:00 PM CDT at gauge 05383075. Temperature measured Aug 1, 2026, 1:05 PM CDT at gauge 05382267. These are build-time snapshots, not a live feed — check the USGS gauge before relying on them.
Where La Crosse River is measured
3 USGS gauges on La Crosse River — open one for its live readings on the USGS site. The other pins are places to stay, from Stay22.
Water temperature and trout
La Crosse River read 62.6°F as of Aug 1, 2026, 1:05 PM CDT. Trout come under thermal stress above roughly 68°F, and mortality after catch-and-release rises sharply in warm water. Montana FWP restricts angling when max daily water temperature reaches 73F for 3 consecutive days.
This reading sat below the stress threshold. Temperatures swing through the day and peak in late afternoon, so a morning reading can understate the daily maximum.
State Trout Classification
| Classification | Class I (wild, self-sustaining) |
| Classified length | 2.48 miles |
Source: Wisconsin DNR Classified Trout Streams.
USGS Gauges on La Crosse River
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Conditions: USGS NWIS (public domain). Classification: Wisconsin DNR Classified Trout Streams.