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Fishing Whitewater River: what the data says
Whitewater State Park to Weaver mouth (trout) The river tops out around 6 ft. The contours are modeled from the water's real shoreline and maximum depth. Treat them as a rough guide, and never use them for navigation. Below is the species-by-species picture, pulled from the same data the map uses.
Rainbow Trout fishing at Whitewater River
Start shallow in spring: rainbow trout sit in 2 to 6 ft that time of year. Summer fish stay in 2 to 6 ft, and winter fish hold in 1 to 6 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Current seam (mile 0.6): a current seam around 3 ft that scores prime in spring. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. A dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 6 ft | dawn & dusk | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 2 to 6 ft | dawn & dusk | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 2 to 6 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 1 to 6 ft | dawn | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Notable structure
- Outside-bend hole (mile 6.5): creek channel, around 5 ft
- Outside-bend hole (mile 8.7): creek channel, around 5 ft
- Outside-bend hole (mile 13.0): creek channel, around 5 ft
- Current seam (mile 0.6): current seam, around 3 ft
- Current seam (mile 2.5): current seam, around 3 ft
- Current seam (mile 4.3): current seam, around 3 ft
- Current seam (mile 11.1): current seam, around 3 ft
Common questions
How deep is Whitewater River?
Whitewater River is about 6 ft at its deepest point. The contours here are modeled from the water's real shape and maximum depth, so treat them as a rough guide.
What fish are in Whitewater River?
Anglers target rainbow trout on Whitewater River.
Where is the best fishing spot on Whitewater River?
Current seam (mile 0.6) is the top-rated area: a current seam in about 3 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in spring. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Whitewater River?
For rainbow trout, the summer bite is best in early morning and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Nearby waters
Winona (North Bay) · Winona (South Bay) · Lake Pepin · South Branch Root River · Zumbro · Mississippi River Pool 4 (Red Wing)
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