Paint Creek

General Information

County: Allamakee
Location: Located in Yellow River State Forest, 3 miles west of Harpers Ferry off of State Forest Road or CR B25.
Acres: 11.00
Maximum Depth:
Motoring Restrictions:

Nearby Parks

Yellow River State Forest
Pikes Peak State Park

Amenities

Amenities at Paint Creek include:

Picnic Area
Trails
Restrooms
Camping
Good/Excellent Shorefishing

Popular Fish Species at this Lake

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Fish Stocking

annual 2016 - 1,170 Brook Trout (2-3/lb)
annual 2016 - 9,620 Rainbow Trout (2-3/lb)
5/16/16 - 3,038 Rainbow Trout (10")
annual 2015 - 1,475 Brook Trout (2-3/lb)
annual 2014 - 2,082 Brook Trout (2-3/lb)
annual 2014 - 6,297 Rainbow Trout (2-3/lb)
annual 2013 - 1,135 Brook Trout (2-3/lb)
annual 2013 - 7,475 Rainbow Trout (2-3/lb)
annual 2012 - 1,280 Brook Trout (2-3/lb)
annual 2012 - 8,398 Rainbow Trout (2-3/lb)
annual 2011 - 900 Brook Trout (2-3/lb)
annual 2011 - 8,881 Rainbow Trout (2-3/lb)
annual 2010 - 300 Brook Trout (2-3/lb)
annual 2010 - 6,569 Rainbow Trout (2-3/lb)
annual 2009 - 8,917 Rainbow Trout (2-3/lb)
annual 2008 - 300 Brook Trout (2-3/lb)
annual 2008 - 5,650 Rainbow Trout (2-3/lb)
annual 2007 - 782 Brook Trout (2-3/lb)
annual 2007 - 7,094 Rainbow Trout (2-3/lb)

Regulations

The Fishing Regulations brochure is available for download. The summaries listed below are a partial listing provided for your benefit.

Brook Trout

Season: Continuous
Daily Bag Limit: combined trout (brook, brown, and rainbow) - 5 fish
Possession Limit: combined trout (brook, brown, and rainbow) - 10 fish
Length Limit: none
Other: Anglers must have paid the Trout Fee to fish for or possess trout

Brown Trout

Season: Continuous
Daily Bag Limit: combined trout (brook, brown, and rainbow) - 5 fish
Possession Limit: combined trout (brook, brown, and rainbow) - 10 fish
Length Limit: none
Other: Anglers must have paid the Trout Fee to fish for or possess trout

Rainbow Trout

Season: Continuous
Daily Bag Limit: combined trout (brook, brown, and rainbow) - 5 fish
Possession Limit: combined trout (brook, brown, and rainbow) - 10 fish
Length Limit: none
Other: Anglers must have paid the Trout Fee to fish for or possess trout

Smallmouth Bass

Season: Continuous
Daily Bag Limit: combined black bass, 3 fish
Possession Limit: combined black bass, 6 fish
Length Limit: 12-inch minimum
Other:

White Sucker

Season: Continuous
Daily Bag Limit: none
Possession Limit: unlimited
Length Limit: none
Other: May be taken by hand fishing, by snagging, by spear or by bow and arrow, day or night.

Contacts

Michael Siepker, Fisheries Biologist; 563-382-8324; Michael.Siepker@dnr.iowa.gov
Burt Walters, Conservation Officer; 563-880-0108; Burt.Walters@dnr.iowa.gov

Fish Surveys

Lake Fish Survey Data Data from the most recent fisheries survey of this lake is provided on this external web site. This data may include information from various netting surveys and/or electroshocking surveys. Data includes numbers of fish sampled, and fish size ranges. Not all lakes are sampled every year.

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Water Quality

Water Quality Reports

Iowa-Caught Fish Are Safe to Eat, In Almost All Cases

The vast majority of Iowa’s streams, rivers and lakes offer safe and high-quality fish that pose little or no threat to human health if consumed. Some limitations may apply for young children and pregnant women. Here’s a Fish Consumption Fact Sheet from the Iowa DNR and the Iowa Dept. of Public Health for more information. Here is a list of current fish consumption advisories for Iowa lakes and rivers.

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