Fillmore County · stream · order 5 river · ~195 cfs typical
South Branch Root River
South Branch Root River is a stream in Fillmore 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°
18 mph
85%
Sat
Overcast
81°
61°
12 mph
34%
Sun
Overcast
81°
60°
7 mph
5%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
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
- Mill Pond1.7 mi
- Gribben Creek1.9 mi
- Duschee Creek2.3 mi
- Torkelson Creek2.7 mi
- North Branch Root River Reservoir3.1 mi
- Diamond Creek3.6 mi
- Money Creek4.5 mi
- Watson Creek4.4 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.
South Branch Root River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish South Branch 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 South Branch Root River?+
South Branch Root River is a stream in Fillmore County, Minnesota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.