St. Croix County · stream · order 5 river · ~114 cfs typical
Willow River
Stocked 6× since 2025 · Wisconsin DNR
Willow River is a stream in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, stocked with Brown Trout 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
89°
71°
11 mph
6%
Fri
Rain
80°
71°
11 mph
59%
Sat
Overcast
87°
64°
13 mph
3%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 4,743 | 8.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 150 | 18.1" | |
| Jan 1 | Brown Trout | 12,000 | 5.61" | |
| Jan 1 | Brown Trout | 1,800 | 2.9" | |
| Jan 1 | Brown Trout | 270 | 2.3" | |
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 150 | 11.1" | |
Angler reports
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All Wisconsin waters with brown trout → · All Wisconsin waters with rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Lake Mallalieu1.0 mi
- Lake Saint Croix3.4 mi
- Perro Pond3.5 mi
- Lake Edith3.8 mi
- Little Falls Lake4.0 mi
- Valley Branch5.3 mi
- Brick Pond5.1 mi
- McDonald Lake4.7 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.
Willow River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Willow River?+
Willow River is stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, most recently on Jan 1, 2025 by Wisconsin DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Willow River get stocked?+
Going by 6 records since 2025, stocking at Willow River peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Willow 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 Willow River?+
Willow River is a stream in St. Croix 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.