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Root River

Wisconsin, United States

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Root River fishing reports

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Steelhead

20 in · 3 lb

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Coho salmon

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Brown trout

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Brown trout

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Steelhead

22 in · 4 lb

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Brown trout

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Steelhead

25 in · 8 lb

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General info

Root River is a stream located in Wisconsin, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Chinook salmon, and Northern pike.

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Location

42°51′46.4″N 87°59′57.1″W
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Fishing regulations at Root River, WI

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Wisconsin can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of March 29, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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the Root River is a stream located in Wisconsin, United States. Its coordinates are:
42°51′46.4″N 87°59′57.1″W
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