South Branch Root River, Minnesota Fly Fishing Reports & Conditions
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South Branch Root River, Minnesota Fly Fishing Reports & Conditions
My tips of the week
Forestville State park is uncrowded and awesome. Tributaries are clear in the park. Main branch is clearing by the weekend. Throw streamers and hoppers.
Fishing Report Last Updated:
8 / 19 / 2019
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Fishing Conditions

Fly Fishing South Branch Root River is currently Just OK

Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby:
Driftless Fly Shop

Water flow: High

Visibility: 25 inches

Water temperature at mid-day: 55 Degrees F

Water condition: Clear

Best time of day to fish: Cloudy conditions

Best stretch: Forestville State Park to Old Barn resort

Best access point: Preston, Mn.

Fly fishing hatches in order of importance:

South Branch open for regular season in the entire stream 4/13/19 South Branch and tribs are clear.

Fish species: Rainbow, Brown Trout

Fishing season: Open season 2019

Nearest airport: Rochester, Mn

South Branch Root River Description

The South Branch of The Root River is listed as one of the 100 top trout streams in the USA. It begins at Mystery Cave/Forestville State Park and winds through beautiful bluffs and agricultural land until it meets the North Branch below Lanesboro to form The Main Branch of The Root River. It is a designated trout stream the entire length with some spring creeks joining along the way. All are designated trout ...

Techniques & Tips

Streamers, nymphs deep and some hoppers, ants, beetles.

7-Day Forecast

Use some movement with streamers, nymphs etc. to move the fish.


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