Flambeau River Conditions

North Fork -

As of May 6, the river is now open and water levels are high. Water and air temperatures are still cold so paddlers venturing out should be prepared with the proper attire and equipment, and notify family or friends of your trip plans.

South Fork -

As of May 6, the river is now open and water levels are high. Water and air temperatures are still cold so paddlers venturing out should be prepared with the proper attire and equipment, and notify family or friends of your trip plans.

Fishing - -

The redhorse are running with the best fishing on the North Fork.

Paddler's Comments:

Paddled from T-F Flowage to Holts Landing. Easy water, beautiful, saw few people. Wonderful bird watching.(Pat Brickner)

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Fished the South Fork down from Rocky Carrie last Friday 10-05-07 and the fishing was really bad. The river is in low flood stage and the habitat has been disturbed. The river running and the rapids are great though, but you'd better be an experienced paddler. (E. Hall, 10/10/07)

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Thursday July 5, 2007, North fork day trip, Oxbow to HWY W. This was my first time back since 2005. The river is so low it reminded me of the Wisconsin. Never have we ever got hung up so much on the bottom, the flow was slow as well and perhaps that contributed to my inability to pick out the deeper channels. But, it was just amazingly beautiful, as usual. We saw an Eagle, same one a few times, a single deer fawn and only 1 heron. There were these little pale/baby blue blooms that were quite striking. Worth it! Even with the portages through the shallows.

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A wild and scenic section of the North Fork of the Flambeau, between Holt and Agenda landings. It will test your skills and thrill you, and the scenery is absolutely breathtaking. This section of the river is a corridor of the Flambeau State forest. You will not see any development between the two landings. You will feel like you are in Canada as you pass thru this section of the river. You will likely spot Eagles, Otters and other wildlife. (K. Ballak, Channahon, IL, 8/21/06)