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Best time to fish the Milwaukee River today
2026-10-20 · USGS gauge 04087000 (MILWAUKEE RIVER AT MILWAUKEE, WI) · updated hourly
Best today: Coho salmon, 7–11a · score 94/100
Current conditions
gauge 1.20 ft · flow 547 cfs, dropping after rain · water 54°F · clarity: stained · air high 60°F · wind 4 mph
River forecast: Biggin forecast through 2026-10-25.
Best hours by species
| Species | Score | Best hours | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coho salmon | 94 | 7–11a | Flow dropping after rain · Dawn |
| Steelhead | 87 | 7–11a | Flow dropping after rain · Dawn |
| King salmon | 79 | 7–11a | Flow dropping after rain · Dawn |
| Brown trout | 72 | 7–11a | Flow dropping after rain · Dawn |
| Smallmouth bass | 24 | 7–11a | Late season · High water, 256% of normal |
Open the Milwaukee River river chart
General scores from weather, USGS river data and the Biggin forecast (no one's personal log). Sources: Open-Meteo, Biggin forecast, water temp from forecast air, USGS (stored). Fish responsibly and check local regulations.
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