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Red River

Wisconsin. Classified Class I (wild, self-sustaining) by the state across 11.8 miles. Running 158 cfs as of Aug 1, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC.

Latest Reading

158
cubic feet / second
68°F
water temperature (20°C)
1
USGS gauge

Flow measured Aug 1, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC at gauge 04077630. Temperature measured Aug 1, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC at gauge 04077630. 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

Red River read 68°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 I (wild, self-sustaining)
Classified length11.8 miles

Source: Wisconsin DNR Classified Trout Streams.

USGS Gauges on Red River

GaugeStationWater temp?
04077630RED RIVER AT MORGAN ROAD NEAR MORGAN, WIYes

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