Racine County · stream · order 5 river · ~131 cfs typical
Root River
Stocked 6× since 2025 · Wisconsin DNR
Root River is a stream in Racine County, Wisconsin, stocked with Brown Trout, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Jan 1, 2025. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Wisconsin DNR; 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
Overcast
86°
61°
10 mph
0%
Fri
Drizzle
81°
67°
12 mph
56%
Sat
Showers
69°
67°
21 mph
82%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Coho Salmon | 131,790 | 5.91" | |
| Jan 1 | Chinook Salmon | 99,504 | 3.46" | |
| Jan 1 | Brown Trout | 35,422 | 6.09" | |
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 33,107 | 6.54" | |
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 28,963 | 6.7" | |
| Jan 1 | Coho Salmon | 91,627 | 6.39" | |
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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All Wisconsin waters with brown trout → · All Wisconsin waters with chinook salmon →
Nearby waters
- Quarry Lake2.5 mi
- Horlicks Pond 1782.7 mi
- Lockwood Park Pond2.8 mi
- Reservoir Park Pond3.9 mi
- Pritchard Park Pond3.8 mi
- Pike Creek7.3 mi
- Pike River8.9 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Gorney Park Pond8.9 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.
Root River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Root River?+
Root River is stocked with Brown Trout, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon and Rainbow Trout in Racine County, Wisconsin, most recently on Jan 1, 2025 by Wisconsin DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Root River get stocked?+
Going by 6 records since 2025, stocking at Root River peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Root 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 Root River?+
Root River is a stream in Racine County, Wisconsin. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Wisconsin DNR · updated Jan 1, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.