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Water flow: low
Visibility: 48 inches
Water temperature at mid-day: 47 Degrees F
Water condition: Clear
Best time of day to fish: Mid day
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 catch and release season 1-1-21
Fish species: Rainbow, Brown Trout
Fishing season: Open catch and release special season for 2020
Nearest airport: Rochester, Mn
Recommended fly fishing tippet: 6X Tippet
Best fly fishing rod: 7' 6" 4 Weight Fly Rod
Best floating fly line: WF Trout Fly Line
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 ...
Streamers, nymphs deep. Some tiny Mayflies and BWOs hatching warmer days.
Use some movement with streamers, nymphs etc. to move the fish.