Marathon County · stream · order 5 river · ~258 cfs typical
Eau Claire River
Eau Claire River is a stream in Marathon County, Wisconsin. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Wisconsin'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
83°
63°
9 mph
48%
Sat
Overcast
84°
61°
13 mph
34%
Sun
Overcast
83°
57°
9 mph
2%
→ 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
- Eau Claire Flowage0.4 mi
- Lake Wausau1.0 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Lake Wausau 40161.8 mi
- Big Sandy Creek2.7 mi
- Cedar Creek3.7 mi
- Big Rib River3.6 mi
- Jim Moore Creek4.9 mi
- Little Rib River3.9 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official WI regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Eau Claire River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Eau Claire River?+
Yes — Wisconsin 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 Eau Claire River?+
Eau Claire River is a stream in Marathon County, Wisconsin. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.