What flies are hatching on the North Branch Root River right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the North Branch Root River include Blue-Winged Olive, Hendrickson, Sulphur. Use the AI Hatch Advisor on this page for a live, temperature-aware recommendation.

What's the current flow on the North Branch Root River?

The North Branch Root River is running at 595 CFS at the Root River near Pilot Mound (proxy) gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the North Branch Root River fishable today?

North Branch Root River is outside its fishable window right now. Flow is 595 CFS at the Root River near Pilot Mound (proxy) gauge. Check back when conditions return to the normal range.

North Branch Root River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

North Branch Root River — Root River near Pilot Mound (proxy)

Unfishable

595CFS

Discharge

8.80ft

Gauge Height

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Water Temp

Updated 41 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

↓ Falling

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

28.9 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

42°FClear sky

Wind 19 mph28.9 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Clear sky

57° / 33°

Tomorrow

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Overcast

60° / 42°

Mon

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Overcast

61° / 41°

Tue

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Clear sky

65° / 43°

Cold front incoming — go deep with nymphs, surface activity likely slow.

Weather by Open-Meteo · No API key · Updated every 30 min

What should I fish today?

⚡ AI

AI-powered recommendation using today's live flow, temperature, and hatch data.

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Time of Day

Using: 595 CFS · BWOs

What should I pack?

Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's North Branch Root River conditions.

🪰 Hatch Calendar

North Branch Root River · October · Fall

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JanDec

BWOs (size 18-20). Pre-spawn browns. Sections close mid-late October.

Blue-Winged Olive

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About North Branch Root River

The North Branch of the Root River is a small SE Minnesota Driftless spring creek — cold, technical limestone water with wild brown trout and brook trout in the headwaters. Less famous than the South Branch but every bit as productive, and significantly less pressured. Classic small-stream Driftless fishing.

Blue-Winged OliveHendricksonSulphurCaddisTricoTerrestrials

Regulations

Minnesota fishing license required ($25 resident annual) + $10.75 trout stamp. Season opens second Saturday in April (2026: April 11). Verify Fillmore County and Driftless special-regulation sections in current Minnesota DNR trout regulations.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish North Branch Root River with more confidence.