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Fishing - Trout
News Release

Fall trout spawn in full swing

Brilliant fall colors are not only found in trees, but also in streams and the Manchester Fish Hatchery.

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November 14, 2023
Fishing - Trout
News Release

Fall fishing for Iowa’s prize trout

Fishing Iowa’s trout streams is a unique way to enjoy the cool fall weather and marvel at the amazing colors of Iowa’s prize trout.

Display Date
November 7, 2023
Fishing - Trout
News Release

Fall community trout stocking starts October 21

Eighteen lakes across Iowa are gearing up to receive trout this fall.

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October 17, 2023
Fishing - Trout
News Release

Trout coming to RAPP Park in Shenandoah this Saturday

The Iowa DNR is partnering with Optimal Aquafeed and Page County Conservation Board to stock rainbow trout at 9 a.m. this Saturday, October 21 in RAPP Park.

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October 17, 2023
Fishing - Trout
News Release

Low flows and high temperatures delay stocking in select trout streams

Several catchable trout stockings on a few trout streams in Northeast Iowa will be delayed until the week of Sept. 11, due to low flows and high temperatures.

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September 5, 2023
WMA & Places to Hunt and Shoot
Fishing - Trout
News Release

Brook trout thrive at South Pine Creek wildlife area

The brook trout in South Pine Creek might be the most well-known of the trout species in the Hawkeye State.

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August 29, 2023
WMA & Places to Hunt and Shoot
Fishing - Trout
News Release

High quality trout stream, timber make Big Mill Creek Wildlife Area popular year round

The parking lot at the northwest corner of the Big Mill Creek Wildlife Area provides a good spot to people watch, or more precisely, vehicle watch.

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August 16, 2023
Fishing - Trout
News Release

Trout stocking in northeast Iowa streams starts April 3

The popular trout stream stocking season starts on April 3. Find a list of stocked trout streams on the DNR trout stream map or the DNR trout fishing webpage.

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March 14, 2023
Fishing - Trout
News Release

Spring community trout stocking starts March 23

The Iowa DNR fisheries staff will release between 1,000 and 2,000 rainbow trout in 13 lakes across Iowa in March and April as part of its trout program.

Display Date
March 7, 2023
Fishing - Trout

Trout

The native brook trout and the naturalized rainbow and brown trout are the only coldwater gamefish in Iowa.

Fishing - Trout
Fishing - Common Fish

Trout Fishing

Get the most out of your trout fishing trip with information about each stream's location, qualities, and other fun facts from the Iowa DNR.

Fishing - Trout

Community Trout Stocking Schedule

Plan your next trout fishing adventure in Iowa with help from the Iowa DNR's 2024 community trout stocking schedule, organized by location.

Fishing - Trout

Iowa Trout Angler Survey

Survey conducted every five years by the Iowa DNR in order to assess opinions and future plans regarding the trout program.

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