Houston County · stream · order 6 river · ~1,103 cfs typical
Root River
Root River is a stream in Houston County, Minnesota. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Minnesota's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Rain
72°
63°
13 mph
80%
Sat
Drizzle
83°
63°
9 mph
55%
Sun
Overcast
82°
60°
7 mph
13%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Lawrence Lake2.1 mi
- Pine Creek2.4 mi
- Target Lake2.7 mi
- Mormon Creek2.8 mi
- La Crosse River3.9 mi
- Black River4.0 mi
- Blue Lake4.3 mi
- Wildcat Creek5.2 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official MN regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Root River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Root River?+
Yes — Minnesota requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Root River?+
Root River is a stream in Houston County, Minnesota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.