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Wolf River

Wisconsin. Classified Class II (some natural reproduction) by the state across 37.86 miles. Running 3,950 cfs as of Aug 1, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC.

Latest Reading

3,950
cubic feet / second
78.1°F
water temperature (25.6°C)
4
USGS gauges

Flow measured Aug 1, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC at gauge 04081500. Temperature measured Aug 1, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC at gauge 04079000. 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

Wolf River read 78.1°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 II (some natural reproduction)
Classified length37.86 miles

Source: Wisconsin DNR Classified Trout Streams.

USGS Gauges on Wolf River

GaugeStationWater temp?
04074950WOLF RIVER AT LANGLADE, WI
04077400WOLF RIVER NEAR SHAWANO, WI
04079000WOLF RIVER AT NEW LONDON, WIYes
04081500WOLF RIVER AT WINNECONNE, WI

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