What is the current flow on Prairie River?

Prairie River was running 110 cubic feet per second as of Aug 1, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC, measured at USGS gauge 05394500. This is a build-time snapshot rather than a live reading — check the USGS gauge directly before relying on it.

Does Prairie River hold wild trout?

Yes. The state classifies Prairie River as Class I (wild, self-sustaining) across 27.51 miles of stream. That classification means natural reproduction, not stocking. Source: Wisconsin DNR Classified Trout Streams.

Prairie River

Wisconsin. Classified Class I (wild, self-sustaining) by the state across 27.51 miles. Running 110 cfs as of Aug 1, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC.

Latest Reading

110

cubic feet / second

USGS gauge

Flow measured Aug 1, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC at gauge 05394500. 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	27.51 miles

Source: Wisconsin DNR Classified Trout Streams.

USGS Gauges on Prairie River

Gauge	Station	Water temp?
05394500	PRAIRIE RIVER NEAR MERRILL, WI	—

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