Trout streams iowa department of natural resources. The trail follows the upper iowa river for its first two miles. Winneshiek countys highest elevation is 424 meters 1,391 feet which ranks it 26th in terms of highest elevations when compared to a total of 99 counties in iowa. In fact, bounnak used to visit decorah as a child to go trout fishing, which is what inspired his large metal archway that crosses trout run trail just south of highway 9. Click the brackets at the upper right of the map to go fullscreen with a legend. Check out the overview map of all trout streams in northeast iowa online, or email the dnr or call the dnr phone center at 5157258200 to request a printed version. Bounnak thammavong is an iowa city artist who is an avid trout fisherman. The trout run trail provides an experience unique to any other in iowa, with a hilly landscape that reminds trail users of the meteorite that struck the area long ago. This ranks winneshiek county 24th in terms of lowest elevations when compared to a total of 99 counties in iowa. Many people are not even aware that there are trout in the state, but brook trout are actually native to the state. Questions or comments regarding iowa s trout program, or specific comments about this web page, should be directed to fisheries staff at the manchester trout hatchery, 563927327.
You are watching a live broadcast of the decorah eagles nest cam. Like the rest of trout run trail, the extension is a 4 foot wide paved trail mostly flat great for walking, biking or skating, and dogs are allowed on a leash which is great because a half mile up the trail is decorah s brand new dog park. Get the most out of your trout fishing trip with information about each streams location, qualities, and other fun facts on the trout streams webpage. More information about zip codes you can find on site. The trail is rated as moderate and offers a number of activity options. My daughter loved feeding the trout be sure to bring quarters and a. The female is known as mom and the male is known as dm2 for the second decorah male eagle. Trout run trail public art decorah, iowa winneshiek. Pictures, tips, trip reports, and places to fish for trout in iowa. The latitude and longitude coordinates of decorah historical are 43.
Decorah fish hatchery 2020 all you need to know before. Decorah is a city in and the county seat of winneshiek county, iowa, united states. Midwest living magazine called decorah one of the midwests top 100 small town getaways. Find your street, and add your business or any interesting object to that page. Users might also choose to stop at the decorah fish hatchery, one of only three trout hatcheries in iowa and home to siewer springs, the second largest natural spring in iowa. Catch wild and stocked rainbow, brown and brook trout. Please remember to check with the local fish and wildlife department to ensure the stream is open to the public. This page shows the elevationaltitude information of decorah, ia, usa, including elevation map, topographic map, narometric pressure, longitude and latitude. Perched on a bluff overlooking trout river valley just seven miles from downtown decorah or a short three from toppling goliaths new brewery, our farm with trout river log cabin is the ideal place to relax and enjoy the beauty of northeast iowa.
Decorah eagles cam watch live footage of bald eagles. Jun 21, 2017 the map the dnr doesnt want you to have. Its dimensions are about 4ft longwide and about 3ft deep. Trout stream map iowa department of natural resources. Google spreadsheet updated 2012 of all the trout streams in iowa, with stocking information, restrictions, and latlong coords. Other bodies of water, including the upper iowa river the fastest moving river in iowa, as well as the manmade 33 acre lake meyer 15 mi sw of decorah are other popular stops for fishing. This also includes all minor street and curb repairreplacement, pothole repair, spray patching, street sweeping, leaf pickup, snow and ice. According to the united states census bureau, the city has a total area of 7. Watch a pair of bald eagles raise their chicks in a nest near decorah, iowa. The trail actually loops all the way around the town of decorah, and the northern portion follows along the upper iowa river. Finding little known trout fishing hotspots are amazing, and iowa is one of them. Jun 23, 2015 winter trout fishing, decorah, iowa iowa pbs. I first became aware of the stream in the hughes book, where he refuses to even map the stream because he does not want anglers to ruin it. Decorah trout run trail in decorah, ia, united states mapmyride.
Find a tourism map, travel guide and the best things to do in iowa. This longtime hook shots fan convinced host joe cermele to head the. The index for all city and county roads is extremely helpful. Explore the best trails in decorah, iowa on traillink. Perched on a bluff overlooking trout river valley just seven miles from downtown decorah or a short three from toppling goliaths new brewery, our farm with trout river log cabin is the ideal place to.
Search for other fish hatcheries in decorah on the real yellow pages. Decorah historical is displayed on the decorah usgs quad topo map. The trail has numerous access points and parking areas, including at wold park, trout run park, will baker park, the decorah fish hatchery, and near the 5th avenue bridge. Travel iowa is the official tourism website of the state of iowa, the hawkeye state. With more than decorah trails covering 199 miles, youre bound to find a perfect trail like the readlyn grump trail or trout run trail. Iowa trout map northeast iowa fly fishing guide service and blog.
Pulpit rock campground is located along the upper iowa river and nestled in the picturesque limestone bluffs and rolling hills of decorah, iowa. Its fun to tour the hatchery or just walk along the tanks and see the trout. Located right next to trout creek, the nest is about 70ft up in the fork of a cottonwood tree. Because of the complexity of the ownership, the city of decorah and winneshiek county conservation board have agreed to maintain the trail. The secret iowa trout stream map trout fishing in iowa. Decorah bait shops, tackle shops, fishing reports, and. If youre lucky, you might spot one of the famous decorah eagles in the maple tree or fishing in the retention pond. In general, they begin courtship in october, productive mating in late january or early february, and egglaying in mid to late february. State of iowa trout stocking information decorah, ia 52101. South pine creek is a mythical location for many iowa trout fishermen. Get a closeup and intimate look at the life of wild bald eagles. Based in decorah, ia, we offer guided wading trips on the springfed creeks of scenic northeast iowa.
When fishing private property open to angling, leave that property as was or better by picking up trash. Anyone who is interested in visiting decorah historical can print the free topographic map and street map using the link above. Explore some of the most beautiful trout streams in the upper midwest, here in iowa. Join us as we discuss the iowa fishing license options, fishing rules and fishing regulations. This map contains all the secret unlisted putandgrow streams, plus the stocked streams and winter stocking areas.
Decorah has 21 public parks and recreational areas, which include 20 miles of offroad trails, picnic facilities, a municipal pool and waterslide, and popular attractions such as the dunnings spring waterfall, pulpit rock overlook, city prairie and. Decorah is located at the intersection of state highway 9 and u. Paved trail the aptlynamed trout run trail crosses trout streams five times on its 11mile loop. My reasoning was that the further upstream we went, the clearer the water would be after the flooding. See more ideas about decorah iowa, iowa and decorah eagles. In the heart of it all lies picturesque decorah, iowa, a town packed with fun and adventure. The decorah street department maintains over 100 lane miles of streets, alleys and many public parking lots in the downtown area. Located right next to trout creek, the nest is about 70ft up in the. The upper iowa river is noted for kayaking, canoeing, tubing andyes trout fishing.
The male eagleslightly smaller in size and female eagle both help in incubation of the eggs and will also both provide food for the eaglets after they hatch. It runs next to the decorah trout hatcherythe second largest trout hatchery in iowa. Attractions include state parks, the iowa state fair in des moines, decorah bald eagles, pella tulip festival, amana colonies tours, the mississippi river and dubuque, maquoketa caves state park, and the loess hills. The wonderful book oneota flow contains an entire chapter on the history of the stream and the fish in it. These streams provide excellent fishing opportunities for anglers of any skill level. Order online tickets tickets see availability directions. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Elevation of decorah, ia, usa topographic map altitude map. National geographic adventure said canoeing, tubing and kayaking the upper iowa river is one of the top 100 adventures in the united states. Easyway manufacturing 1815 trout run rd decorah, ia.
Street map for decorah iowa with 404 streets in list. So enjoy the decorah areabut be sure to leave enough time to enjoy all our other attractions. The city of decorah, winneshiek county, the iowa dnr, and private landowners share ownership of this trail. This new nest is located about 500ft east of the old one. Some streams are easy to get to in parks, and others are in wild and remote natural places. Iowa doesnt get much attention as a trout state, and thats just the way local brown trout hunter dave strom likes it. The street department also makes all necessary repairs to street, alley, and public sidewalks. One of the highlights of the trout run trail is the iowa dnr trout hatchery at siewer springs pronounced seever. Trout fishing in iowa is one of the states bestkept secrets. Map of decorah hotels and attractions on a decorah map.
The easyrangingtochallenging route crosses incredible landscape and mounts steep switchbacks for breathtaking views. Accessing the map online can help determine what parts of the trail are best for you. Our mission to conserve and enhance our natural resources in cooperation with individuals and organizations to improve the quality of life in iowa and ensure a. Welcome to trout river log cabin and decorah house, two beautifully restored 19th century overnight stays located in vibrant decorah, iowa. Weather radar map shows the location of precipitation, its type rain, snow, and ice and its recent movement to help you plan your day. Currently, there are 148 different varieties of fish in iowa. Trout fishing iowa department of natural resources. Norbys farm fleet 1809 trout run rd decorah, ia farm. Siewer springs is also a great spot for picnics, family photos, trout fishing, and bird watching. Trout run trail decorah decorah, iowa winneshiek county.
Norbys farm fleet 1809 trout run rd decorah ia 52101. A true anglers paradise, hundreds of miles of cold water trout streams meander through northeast iowa. Twin springs, decorah, july 28, 2019 july 28, 2019 tags allamakee county bellevue area brook trout brown trout clayton county decorah area delaware county dubuque area fayette county featured guttenberg area hatchery jackson county manchester area map private land put and grow rainbow trout stocked stream page trip report urban stocking west. About this nest the 201220 season was the 1st year in which the eagles nested at this new nest location. The decorah eagles are nesting near the decorah trout hatchery, located at 2325 siewers spring rd in decorah, ia. Like the rest of trout run trail, the extension is a 4 foot wide paved trail mostly flat great for walking, biking or skating, and dogs are allowed on a leash which is great because a half mile up the trail is decorah. Route 52, and is the largest community in winneshiek county. Position your mouse over the map and use your mousewheel to zoom in or out. Starting at trout run park on highway 9 in decorah is the trout run trail loop freeport extension. As a result, his sculptures often are inspired by the natural world. Check out the overview map of all trout streams in northeast iowa online, or email the dnr or call the dnr phone center at 5157258200 to request a.