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Patterson Creek is stocked weekly April, May, June, September and October with catchable 10-12 inch Rainbow Trout and provides opportunities for wild Brown Trout. It was sampled in 2011 and natural reproduction of Brown Trout was detected for the first time. There were 1,492 French Creek strain Brown Trout per mile with fish up to 14 inches collected. This is an estimated population and actual trout numbers will be higher. This stream is on private property open to public fishing. It is lightly grazed and affords excellent stream access especially for the beginning angler. - Last updated on 02/08/2022.
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 .
The summaries listed below are a partial listing provided for your benefit. Familiarize yourself with the complete Fishing Regulations here: Iowa DNR Fishing Regulations and Laws.