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About Clayton County Trout Streams

Stream segment length (miles): Not available
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Location

County: Clayton
Description:
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Nearby Parks

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Amenities

Amenities at Clayton County Trout Streams include:
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Fishing Report

  • Ice Condition: Fishable
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: Muzzleloader and bow season are open until Jan. 10. Public hunting occurs on many wildlife management areas with trout streams; anglers may observe increased activity on these shared lands. For your safety, dress appropriately (e.g., wear blaze orange). Please respect all users of these shared natural resources. The Trout Team thanks the dedicated anglers, generous landowners, and loyal supporters who contributed to the success of our program. Your support and kind words ensure our program remains strong and vibrant. Last updated on 12/31/2025
Species Reports
Brook Trout - Slow: Brookies like skinny water with lots of aquatic vegetation to hide in. Try fishing the edges of the weed beds and around rocks. Make sure the fly or bait moves in front of the fish. Last updated on 12/23/2025
Brown Trout - Good: A good trout stream doesn't freeze in the winter because water temperatures remain above 32 degrees. Use larger flies like streamers that imitate smaller fish for a hungry brownie. Last updated on 12/23/2025
Rainbow Trout - Good: Area streams hold plenty of carryover trout to keep anglers busy through the off season, even with the close of the catchable trout stocking season. Use spinner baits, hair jigs, or hooks tipped with a small piece of worm, bread, or cheese floated through deeper holes. Last updated on 12/23/2025

Fishing Summary

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Popular Fish Species

Consumption Guidelines

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

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Stocking

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Management

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Motoring Restrictions

Motoring Restrictions: None

Contacts for this Location

Fishing Regulations

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Aquatic Invasive Species

    No known aquatic invasive species have been found

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