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This page includes current fishing reports by fisheries region and management district. Lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams are listed by name and county, and can be easily searched using the search-and-filter tool below. Explore by location name, fish species, and various amenities available at the location to help you find your next fishing adventure!

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  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: Spring Branch Creek within Baileys Ford Park is in good to excellent condition. Last updated on 08/05/2026
Rainbow Trout - Good Comment: Cast and retrieve flashy spinner blades or smaller bead heads. Last updated on 08/05/2026


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  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: Trout streams in Dubuque County are in good to excellent condition. Anglers are catching both rainbow and brown trout. Last updated on 08/05/2026
Brown Trout - Fair Comment: Try matching the hatch with the upcoming warmer weather. Last updated on 08/05/2026

Rainbow Trout - Status Unsure Comment: Cast and retrieve flashy spinner blades or smaller bead heads. Last updated on 08/05/2026


  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: Trout streams in Jackson County are in good to excellent condition. The Big Mill Wildlife Management area is popular amongst anglers for both rainbow and brown trout. Last updated on 08/06/2026
Brown Trout - Good Comment: Try matching the hatch with the upcoming forecast of warmer weather. Last updated on 08/06/2026

Rainbow Trout - Good Comment: Cast and retrieve flashy spinner blades or smaller bead heads. Last updated on 08/05/2026


  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: Trout streams in Delaware County are in good to excellent condition. Last updated on 08/05/2026
Brown Trout - Good Comment: Try matching the hatch with the upcoming warmer weather. Last updated on 08/05/2026

Rainbow Trout - Good Comment: Cast and retrieve flashy spinner blades or smaller bead heads. . Last updated on 08/05/2026


  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: Trout streams in Dubuque County are in good to excellent condition. 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 08/05/2026
Brown Trout - Fair Comment: Try matching the hatch with the upcoming warmer weather. Last updated on 08/05/2026

Rainbow Trout - Good Comment: Cast and retrieve flashy spinner blades or smaller bead heads. Last updated on 08/05/2026


  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: Trout streams in Jackson County are in good to excellent condition. The Big Mill Wildlife Management area is popular amongst anglers for both rainbow and brown trout. . Last updated on 08/05/2026
Brown Trout - Good Comment: Try matching the hatch with the upcoming forecast of warmer weather. Last updated on 08/05/2026

Rainbow Trout - Good Comment: Cast and retrieve flashy spinner blades or smaller bead heads. Last updated on 08/05/2026


  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: Trout streams in Delaware County are in good to excellent condition. A recent survey on the stream revealed a high density population of brown trout. Last updated on 08/05/2026
Brown Trout - Good Comment: Try matching the hatch with the upcoming warmer weather. Last updated on 08/05/2026

Rainbow Trout - Good Comment: Cast and retrieve flashy spinner blades or smaller bead heads. Last updated on 08/05/2026