What is the current flow on Platte River?

Platte River was running 326 cubic feet per second as of Aug 1, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC, measured at USGS gauge 05414000. This is a build-time snapshot rather than a live reading — check the USGS gauge directly before relying on it.

Does Platte River hold wild trout?

Yes. The state classifies Platte River as Class II (some natural reproduction) across 9.45 miles of stream. That classification means natural reproduction, not stocking. Source: Wisconsin DNR Classified Trout Streams.

Platte River

Wisconsin. Classified Class II (some natural reproduction) by the state across 9.45 miles. Running 326 cfs as of Aug 1, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC.

Latest Reading

326

cubic feet / second

USGS gauge

Flow measured Aug 1, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC at gauge 05414000. 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	9.45 miles

Source: Wisconsin DNR Classified Trout Streams.

USGS Gauges on Platte River

Gauge	Station	Water temp?
05414000	PLATTE RIVER NEAR ROCKVILLE, WI	—

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