Updated 02/17/2026
Current conditions – Water Clarity, Stream Flow
| Duschee Creek | Clear, Low |
| Camp Creek | Clear, Low |
| South Branch Root River (Forestville State Park) | Clear, Low |
| Trout Run | Clear, Low |
| South Branch Root River (Preston) | Clear, Low |
| Mill Creek (Chatfield) | Clear, Low |
Fishing Report
February 17, 2026 (Tuesday) – Streams are looking very good. Snow is pretty much gone but it depends on the valley. Snow forecast for the end of this week but there shouldn’t be much. All our designated trout streams are now open for angling beginning January 1.
- NOAA Precipitation Information
- CoCoRaHS Precipitation Maps - Click Minnesota, then your county of interest
- USGS Streamflow data for Southeast Minnesota (Ex. 05383950 for "Root River near Pilot Mound")
- Fall Impacts of Severe Flooding on Trout Populations and Streams in Southeast Minnesota
Description of Information
This site attempts to provide up-to-date information on stream conditions in the Lanesboro Fisheries Management Area. Conditions change quickly, and we will update this page soon. One person’s description of water conditions and how fishable a particular stream is are always different from someone else. “Last Updated” information will always be posted above.
We will use the terms…
- CLEAR – Almost - completely transparent (visibility 2 ft or greater)
- OFF – Slightly off colored, some anglers prefer this condition (visibility 2 ft to 6 inches)
- MUDDY – Unfishable for most anglers (visibility less than 6 inches)
- LOW – Flow is lower than what is typical this time of year
- NORMAL – Flow is normal for what is typical this time of year
- HIGH – Flow is high for what is typical this time of year
We will not post information based on speculation. If water conditions are MUDDY on Camp Creek, for example, one of us has been to Camp Creek on the date reported and observed the condition.
If you need further information, you are welcome to call our office. 507-765-7060.