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  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: Spring Branch Creek within Baileys Ford Park has been hit-and-miss with recent rainfall. The stream is cloudy, but fishable as of June 18. Last updated on 06/18/2026
Rainbow Trout - Fair Comment: Use small jigs, smaller crankbaits or flashy Mepps spinner baits. Last updated on 06/18/2026


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  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: Trout streams in Dubuque County have been hit-and-miss with the recent rainfall events. Anglers are catching both rainbow and brown trout. Last updated on 06/18/2026
Brown Trout - Fair Comment: Use crankbaits, jigs, and flies. Last updated on 06/18/2026

Rainbow Trout - Status Unsure Comment: Try small jigs, plastics, and synthetic bait or nightcrawlers. Last updated on 06/18/2026


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  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: Trout streams in Jackson County have been hit-and-miss with recent rainfall. Anglers are catching both rainbow and brown trout. Last updated on 06/18/2026
Brown Trout - Fair Comment: N/A

Rainbow Trout - Good Comment: N/A


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  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: Trout streams in Delaware County have been hit-and-miss with recent rainfall. Conditions are fishable, but water is high and cloudy as of June 18. Last updated on 06/18/2026
Brown Trout - Fair Comment: N/A

Rainbow Trout - Good Comment: N/A


  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: Trout streams in Dubuque County have been hit-and-miss with recent rainfall. Streams are high and cloudy, but fishable as of June 18. Catfish Creek within the upper end of Swiss Valley Park and Bankston Creek are popular areas for both rainbow and brown trout. Last updated on 06/18/2026
Brown Trout - Fair Comment: Try matching the hatch, especially during early morning or late afternoon. Spincast fishing has been good along with casting little crankbaits. Last updated on 06/18/2026

Rainbow Trout - Good Comment: Use live bait, smaller crankbaits, or flashy Mepps spinner baits. Last updated on 06/18/2026


  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: Trout streams in Jackson County have been hit-and-miss with recent rainfall. Streams are high with cloudy water conditions, but are improving heading into Father's Day weekend. . Last updated on 06/18/2026
Brown Trout - Fair Comment: N/A

Rainbow Trout - Good Comment: N/A


  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: Trout streams in Delaware County have been hit-and-miss with the recent rainfall events. Anglers are catching trout at Richmond Springs in Backbone State Park. Last updated on 06/18/2026
Rainbow Trout - Good Comment: N/A