What is the current flow on Potato River?

Potato River was running 8 cubic feet per second as of Aug 1, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC, measured at USGS gauge 04026900. This is a build-time snapshot rather than a live reading — check the USGS gauge directly before relying on it.

Does Potato River hold wild trout?

Yes. The state classifies Potato River as Class II (some natural reproduction) across 9.61 miles of stream. That classification means natural reproduction, not stocking. Source: Wisconsin DNR Classified Trout Streams.

Potato River

Wisconsin. Classified Class II (some natural reproduction) by the state across 9.61 miles. Running 8 cfs as of Aug 1, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC.

Latest Reading

cubic feet / second

USGS gauge

Flow measured Aug 1, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC at gauge 04026900. 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	9.61 miles

Source: Wisconsin DNR Classified Trout Streams.

USGS Gauges on Potato River

Gauge	Station	Water temp?
04026900	POTATO RIVER AT GURNEY, WI	—

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