Copyright 2009 James Marsh
Fly Fishing The Whitewater River
Minnesota
The first time we visited the Whitewater River, we were
expecting to see just that - whitewater. We didn't find
any. What we did find was a small trout stream that
seemed full of willing trout. The Whitewater River is
created by three branches that flows out of the prairie
area of Minnesota - the North, Middle and South
Branches of the Whitewater. These streams are all
limestone, spring fed streams with a very good water
chemistry for aquatic insects and a high pH. Trout Run
and Beaver Creek also tributaries of the small river. The
Whitewater River is a tributary of the Mississippi River.
The Whitewater flows through a wide valley with a few
aspen and cottonwood trees. Most of the banks of the
stream have heavy vegetation. The streambed consist
mostly of gravel and sand. There are slow runs and
riffles between long, sometimes deep pools that hold
plenty of brown trout. Undercut banks are present just
about the stream's entire length. Whitewater State Park
has over three miles of catch and release waters.
Seasons:
There is a general season and also catch and release
seasons in certain areas.
Spring:
Spring fishing can be good provided the water levels are
not too high. Most of the hatches start occurring in late
Spring.
Summer:
Summertime can be good in much of the stream. Some
areas can get on the warm side, but the upper sections
fish fairly good during hot weather.
Fall:
The fall may be the best season the fish the Whitewater
River.
Winter:
The water fed by springs want freeze during the winter
and offers decent fishing, mostly on midge imitations.
Fly Fishing Guide to the Whitewater River
The fishing techniques for fly fishing the Whitewater
River vary greatly with the particular section of the river
and the type of water you are fishing. (Click Here To
Continue)
Minnesota
The first time we visited the Whitewater River, we were
expecting to see just that - whitewater. We didn't find
any. What we did find was a small trout stream that
seemed full of willing trout. The Whitewater River is
created by three branches that flows out of the prairie
area of Minnesota - the North, Middle and South
Branches of the Whitewater. These streams are all
limestone, spring fed streams with a very good water
chemistry for aquatic insects and a high pH. Trout Run
and Beaver Creek also tributaries of the small river. The
Whitewater River is a tributary of the Mississippi River.
The Whitewater flows through a wide valley with a few
aspen and cottonwood trees. Most of the banks of the
stream have heavy vegetation. The streambed consist
mostly of gravel and sand. There are slow runs and
riffles between long, sometimes deep pools that hold
plenty of brown trout. Undercut banks are present just
about the stream's entire length. Whitewater State Park
has over three miles of catch and release waters.
Seasons:
There is a general season and also catch and release
seasons in certain areas.
Spring:
Spring fishing can be good provided the water levels are
not too high. Most of the hatches start occurring in late
Spring.
Summer:
Summertime can be good in much of the stream. Some
areas can get on the warm side, but the upper sections
fish fairly good during hot weather.
Fall:
The fall may be the best season the fish the Whitewater
River.
Winter:
The water fed by springs want freeze during the winter
and offers decent fishing, mostly on midge imitations.
Fly Fishing Guide to the Whitewater River
The fishing techniques for fly fishing the Whitewater
River vary greatly with the particular section of the river
and the type of water you are fishing. (Click Here To
Continue)
| Type of Stream Freestone Species Brown Trout Rainbow Trout Brook Trout (Mostly Stocked Trout, some wild) Size Small to Medium Location Southeast Minnesota Nearest Towns Rochester Elba Season April 18 through September 14 Special Regulations Catch and Release- Barbless Hooks Only from Jan. 1 to March 31 Access: Good Non-Resident License State of Minnesota Weather National Weather Service Link Hatch Chart Perfect Fly Hatch Chart Fly Fishing Guide Hatches and Flies Fly Fishing Gear |
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