Fish Iowa - Trout Streams - Twin Springs


About Twin Springs

Stream segment length (miles): 0.50
See below for additional location-specific regulations

Location

County: Winneshiek
Description:
Coordinates: 43.29972712, -91.80683856

Nearby Parks

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Amenities

Amenities at Twin Springs include:
  • Picnic Area
  • Trails
  • Playground
  • Camping
  • Good/Excellent Shorefishing

Fishing Report

Please contact the local fisheries management biologist for current information.

Fishing Summary

Twin Springs is stocked weekly April through October with catchable 10-12 inch Rainbow Trout. This fishery contains a naturally reproducing population of Brown Trout. Sample data from 2011 showed 400 Brown Trout per mile with fish up to 11 inches collected. This is an estimated population and actual trout numbers will be higher. South Pine strain Brook Trout were stocked from 2000 through 2004 with only spotty natural reproduction. Twin Springs runs through a beautiful city park with lots of tree cover. Bank access is easy. There are both electric and non-electric campsites. A playground and restrooms are available to anglers in the campground. There are also hiking trails and a multiuse trail located within or near the park and the Upper Iowa River is close. - Last updated on 02/08/2022.

Consumption Guidelines

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

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 .

Stocking

  • Apr-Oct 2023 2023 - 7,678 Rainbow Trout (12)
  • Annual 2022 - 7,916 Rainbow Trout (12)
  • Annual 2021 - 7,945 Rainbow Trout (12)
  • Annual 2020 - 7,895 Rainbow Trout (12)
  • summer 2019 - 487 Brook Trout (10.8)
  • annual 2019 - 6,913 Rainbow Trout (10.8)
  • August 2018 - 122 Brook Trout (2-3/lb)
  • annual 2018 - 7,343 Rainbow Trout (2-3/lb)
  • annual 2017 - 1,802 Brook Trout (2-3/lb)
  • annual 2017 - 6,125 Rainbow Trout (2-3/lb)
  • annual 2016 - 752 Brook Trout (2-3/lb)
  • annual 2016 - 6,714 Rainbow Trout (2-3/lb)
  • annual 2015 - 1,161 Brook Trout (2-3/lb)
  • annual 2015 - 6,663 Rainbow Trout (2-3/lb)

Management

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Motoring Restrictions

Motoring Restrictions: None

Contacts for this Location

Fishing Regulations

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.

Aquatic Invasive Species

    No known aquatic invasive species have been found

To learn more about AIS, visit the Iowa DNR's Aquatic Invasive Species page for more information and resources.

Fish Surveys

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