Manchester Fisheries Management

The Manchester Fisheries Management office is located at the Manchester Trout Hatchery approximately 4 miles southeast of Manchester on 205th Avenue. The team manages public waters in Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Butler, Delaware, Dubuque and Jackson counties.

Manchester management team activities include:

• Work collaboratively with public and private organizations or individuals to promote and improve fishing opportunities.
• Manage fishery resources in cold water trout streams, warm water rivers and public lakes.
• Survey and assess fish and turtle populations in lakes, rivers and streams.
• Assess and install fish habitat and restoration practices in aquatic resources.
• Perform fish kill investigations.
• Enhance community fishing opportunities.
• Conduct fishing clinics and outdoor classrooms.