| Trout streams are in excellent condition. Next weeks forecast calls for temperatures to be in the forties which may trigger some hatches to occur. |
Fountain Springs is stocked with catchable rainbow trout from April -October of each year. There are opportunities to catch wild brown trout and the possibility for brook trout as well. Most of Fountain Springs is in county or state ownership, but portions of upper and lower Fountain Springs are in private ownership and require permission. Most of the county park has good access for fishing and primitive camping is also available.(2025)
In nearly all cases, Iowa fish are safe to eat. Cleaning and/or preparing the meal causes most of the problems regarding taste or color of fish. Like all living creatures, fish are susceptible to diseases, parasites, and other naturally occurring conditions in the water. If you suspect your fish is affected by any of these conditions, do not eat it. Consider eating smaller and younger fish which usually have lower levels of contaminants than larger ones. Most contaminants accumulate in larger, older fish. For additional information, check out our resources for eating and cooking Iowa caught fish.
To learn more about fish tissue monitoring, visit our Fish Tissue Monitoring page .