General Information
County: Clayton
Location: Located 6 miles northwest of Elkader at Big Spring Hatchery.
Stream Segment Length: 1.00
Amenities
Amenities at Turkey River include:
- Restrooms
- Camping
- Good/Excellent Shorefishing
- Carry Down Boat Launch
District-Wide Trout Stream Fishing Report
| Brook Trout - Good: With fewer insect hatches, try using flies imitating minnows such as a wholly bugger. |
| Brown Trout - Good: Try a fly imitating small silvery fish. Feathered spinner baits work well when fished through pools. |
| Rainbow Trout - Good: Use an ultra light pole and reel for some fun action. A worm fished under a bobber in slow water works well. Try a spinner in eddies and around structure. |
| Stocked fish remain in streams through the winter creating excellent angling opportunities. Trout streams with good flows remain open even during winter. Please visit our website to find out when and where trout may be coming to a community near you. Second shotgun deer season opens Saturday. Anglers fishing wildlife management areas should wear bright orange and be visible to hunters. |
Fishing Summary
Turkey River is stocked twice a week April through October with catchable 10-12 inch brook and rainbow trout. Improvements have been made to ensure easy access to the river. A small campground with non-electric sites is available close to the hatchery.(2012)