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Oconto River

Wisconsin. Classified Class II (some natural reproduction) by the state across 2.18 miles. Running 454 cfs as of Aug 1, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC.

Latest Reading

454
cubic feet / second
77.5°F
water temperature (25.3°C)
2
USGS gauges

Flow measured Aug 1, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC at gauge 04071765. Temperature measured Aug 1, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC at gauge 04071765. These are build-time snapshots, not a live feed — check the USGS gauge before relying on them.

This water was above the trout-stress threshold

Oconto River read 77.5°F as of Aug 1, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC. 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.

At or above that threshold many anglers stop fishing for the day, fish early morning only, or move to colder water. We are reporting a measurement, not issuing an advisory — check your state agency for any restriction actually in force.

State Trout Classification

ClassificationClass II (some natural reproduction)
Classified length2.18 miles

Source: Wisconsin DNR Classified Trout Streams.

USGS Gauges on Oconto River

GaugeStationWater temp?
04071000OCONTO RIVER NEAR GILLETT, WIYes
04071765OCONTO RIVER NEAR OCONTO, WIYes

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