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Fly Fishing The West Fork of the
Kickapoo River, Wisconsin
The West Fork of the Kickapoo is a part of the Driftless
Area that takes in four states and over 600 spring
creeks. This stream has a tremendous amount of work
that has been done to it by people willing to spend time
and money for the stream's restoration. It contains
some very nice brown trout. Trout over twelve inches
are common and those going up to eighteen inches are
not common. The Little town of Avalanche lies in the
middle of a nine mile long section of "catch and release
only" water. Its population of trout has been greatly
improved with the rules set forth. Other areas of the
stream also have a very good population of trout.
Much of the stream lies in open pasture land that's
directly exposed to the sun. There are some undercut
banks and some areas with tree cover. Because it is fed
from limestone springs, the creeks ideal pH level
provides an perfect habitat for many species of aquatic
insects that the trout can fed on year-round. The
constant water temperature keeps the streams from
freezing over in the coldest winter days and cool during
the hot summer.
Most of the small river flows at a fairly steady rate of flow
but heavy rain can create high water levels. It can also
dingy the water and at times. There are a few areas of
slow to moderate riffles and runs but the stream consist
mostly of smooth, slow to moderate flowing water.
Seasons:
A general season and early catch and release season.
Spring:
Spring is great provided the water levels are not high.
Summer:
Summer fishing is usually very good.
Fall:
Fall may be the best time for fly fishing the Kickapoo
River for its large brown trout.
Fly Fishing Guide to the West Fork of the Kickapoo
River
The West Fork requires good presentations and a
stealthy approach. (Click Here To Continue)
Kickapoo River, Wisconsin
The West Fork of the Kickapoo is a part of the Driftless
Area that takes in four states and over 600 spring
creeks. This stream has a tremendous amount of work
that has been done to it by people willing to spend time
and money for the stream's restoration. It contains
some very nice brown trout. Trout over twelve inches
are common and those going up to eighteen inches are
not common. The Little town of Avalanche lies in the
middle of a nine mile long section of "catch and release
only" water. Its population of trout has been greatly
improved with the rules set forth. Other areas of the
stream also have a very good population of trout.
Much of the stream lies in open pasture land that's
directly exposed to the sun. There are some undercut
banks and some areas with tree cover. Because it is fed
from limestone springs, the creeks ideal pH level
provides an perfect habitat for many species of aquatic
insects that the trout can fed on year-round. The
constant water temperature keeps the streams from
freezing over in the coldest winter days and cool during
the hot summer.
Most of the small river flows at a fairly steady rate of flow
but heavy rain can create high water levels. It can also
dingy the water and at times. There are a few areas of
slow to moderate riffles and runs but the stream consist
mostly of smooth, slow to moderate flowing water.
Seasons:
A general season and early catch and release season.
Spring:
Spring is great provided the water levels are not high.
Summer:
Summer fishing is usually very good.
Fall:
Fall may be the best time for fly fishing the Kickapoo
River for its large brown trout.
Fly Fishing Guide to the West Fork of the Kickapoo
River
The West Fork requires good presentations and a
stealthy approach. (Click Here To Continue)
| Type of Stream Freestone/Spring Creek Species Brown Trout Brook Trout (Few) Rainbow Trout (Few) (Wild and Stocked) Size Small Location Southwestern Wisconsin Nearest Towns Avalanche LaCrosse Season First Sat. of May to Sept. 30th Special Regulations Catch and Release Section Access: Good Non-Resident License State of Wisconsin Weather National Weather Service Link Hatch Chart Perfect Fly Hatch Chart Fly Fishing Guide Hatches and Flies Fly Fishing Gear Stream Flow Data: Real Time USGS Data |
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