What flies are hatching on the North Fork Whitewater River right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the North Fork Whitewater 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 Fork Whitewater River?

The North Fork Whitewater River is running at currently unavailable — check the USGS gauge at the primary station for the latest reading. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the North Fork Whitewater River fishable today?

Live conditions for North Fork Whitewater River are unavailable right now. Check the embedded gauge widget on this page for the latest data.

North Fork Whitewater River Fly Fishing Conditions

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24-Hr Pressure

29.07 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

43°FClear sky

Wind 15 mph29.07 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

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Foggy

58° / 31°

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Clear sky

61° / 43°

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Partly cloudy

61° / 39°

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Clear sky

66° / 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.

Time of Day

Using: BWOs

What should I pack?

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

🪰 Hatch Calendar

North Fork Whitewater River · October · Fall

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

Blue-Winged Olive

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About North Fork Whitewater River

The North Fork of the Whitewater River is a small SE Minnesota Driftless spring creek with wild brown trout and brook trout in the cold headwaters. Quiet, technical small-stream fishing in classic Driftless coulee country.

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 Winona County section-by-section regulations in current Minnesota DNR trout regulations.

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Guides to help you fish North Fork Whitewater River with more confidence.