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Root River Canal

Wisconsin, United States

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Root River Canal fishing reports

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Coho salmon

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Northern pike

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Chinook salmon

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Northern pike

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Chinook salmon

31 in Β· 23 lb 3 oz

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Largemouth bass

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General info

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

Location

42Β°49β€²17.3β€³N 87Β°59β€²53β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Root River Canal, 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 May 13, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Root River Canal fishing

the Root River Canal is a stream located in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States. Its coordinates are:
42Β°49β€²17.3β€³N 87Β°59β€²53β€³W
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