What is the current flow on Stillwell Creek?

Stillwell Creek was running 5 cubic feet per second as of Aug 1, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC, measured at USGS gauge 05382257. This is a build-time snapshot rather than a live reading — check the USGS gauge directly before relying on it.

Does Stillwell Creek hold wild trout?

Yes. The state classifies Stillwell Creek as Class II (some natural reproduction) across 2.45 miles of stream. That classification means natural reproduction, not stocking. Source: Wisconsin DNR Classified Trout Streams.

Stillwell Creek

Q: What is the water temperature on Stillwell Creek?

70.2°F (21.2°C) as of Aug 1, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC, at USGS gauge 05382257. Trout come under thermal stress above about 68°F, and Montana FWP restricts angling when max daily water temperature reaches 73F for 3 consecutive days. This reading is at or above the 68°F stress threshold — many anglers stop fishing and conservation groups ask that trout not be played in warm water.

Wisconsin. Classified Class II (some natural reproduction) by the state across 2.45 miles. Running 5 cfs as of Aug 1, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC.

Latest Reading

cubic feet / second

70.2°F

water temperature (21.2°C)

USGS gauges

Flow measured Aug 1, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC at gauge 05382257. Temperature measured Aug 1, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC at gauge 05382257. 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

Stillwell Creek read 70.2°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

Classification	Class II (some natural reproduction)
Classified length	2.45 miles

Source: Wisconsin DNR Classified Trout Streams.

USGS Gauges on Stillwell Creek

Gauge	Station	Water temp?
05382255	STILLWELL CREEK AT SIXTEENTH COURT NEAR TOMAH, WI	Yes
05382257	STILLWELL CREEK AT YARD ROAD NEAR TOMAH, WI	Yes

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