Rates, dates that are already booked, photos, gear and handtied flies for sale. Some small southeast tributaries support wild brook trout. The streams are clear and the flow is normal to slightly above normal. Brook trout average less than 10 inches, although some up to 17 inches are occasionally caught. We did start fishing a variety of bwo nymphs around 11.
Find the best lakes near you, research a new region, or catch more fish on your favorite lakes. The karst lands of southeast minnesota contain more than one hundred trout streams that receive perennial discharge from paleozoic bedrock springs. Designated trout streams 12 to is inch slot for all trout artif. Here in southeast minnesota we have a coldwater trout fishing resource unmatched in most of the united states.
Special event at fair trade books in red wing on february 28 will celebrate book release. All the trout streams are in great shape right now and there are a lot of fish being caught on all of them. Rochester, lake pepin, southeast minnesota trout streams fishing report. Hiawatha chapter of trout unlimited has been active in the restoration and conservation of southeast minnesotas cold water streams and fisheries for over three decades. Paul you can get a map book of the southeast streams for free. Click on map to find the location of the streams and the portion of the stream governed by special regulations. The adventurous trout fisherman can experience a day river hopping, discovering a favorite minnesota trout stream, or spend a week or two getting to know each stream and its particular charm. Trout anglers who are drawn to the sights and sounds of flowing water have plenty of fishing opportunities in minnesota.
First phase of 2year nursing program proposal has been approved by minnesota state board of nursing. Minnesota fishing map guides sportsmans connection. It flows for about twelve miles into the north branch of the root river. Stream trout and conservation only one stream trout species, the brook trout, is native to minnesota. Stream trout spring southeast mn catch and release season 2011 season april 16 september 30 stream trout in streams, except southeast mn 2011 season april 16 september 14 stream trout in southeast mn streams 2011 season may 7 8 takeamom fishing weekend panfish only may 14 september 30 lake trout summer 2011 season.
Spring fly patterns for stream trout midwest outdoors. The winter southeast stream season is catchandrelease only, and it applies to all designated trout streams in dodge, fillmore, goodhue, houston, mower. Southeast minnesota is the states premier trout fishing destination. They inhabit pools and shallow riffles, and are aggressive and relatively easy to catch. Each of these sturdy, 812x11 spiral bound fishing guides contain to 250 lake maps of the best public fishing lakes, rivers and streams in minnesota. There is a sulphur hatch that can be good at times. From lake superior and lake vermilion to the mississippi river and southeastern trout streams. Rainbow trout are stocked for additional fishing opportunities. About a fifth of these waters are located in the extreme southeast corner of the state, an area of forested hills, shaded valleys and picturesque farmlands. However, reading about your limited use of crankbaits suprised me, as i thought the number 5 countdown was as much a staple as the rooster tail both can get deeper when you need to, but ive triggered a lot of fish on the pause and then the lure dip. Several of the paleozoic bedrock units that provide discharge are karst aquifers. Submitted by message board member, troutchaser who is the author of a new book, flyfishing for trout in southeast minnesota which can be found at tequeelly streamer. If your dream is to fish for wild trout in beautiful rivers and. Unfortunately, rainbows tend to migrate to larger, less suitable water so success with this species has been limited.
Much of the great trout fishing we enjoy today is a direct result of all the hard work and many hours put in by tu volunteers. I grew up down there too, and your reminisce and report really brought back some memories for me. Driftless trout secrets of southeast minnesota fly fishing. The state is home to more than 3,800 miles of trout stream. Our streams restoration projects have long been the cornerstone of trout unlimiteds work, and the organizations most visible accomplishment. It is about the only mayfly hatch of any importance. Msc southeast creative writing program publishes literary journal, highway 61, revised. Minnesota boasts a gem of a region for stream trout fly fishing, and a new book aims to capture all 700 miles.
Fly fishing for trout in southeast minnesota streams. Leah schnaith named msc southeast outstanding educator of the year. Fly fishing the south branch of the root river minnesota. Located in rochester, minnesota, the hiawatha chapter is actively involved with the streams in the driftless area of southeast minnesota. Trout run creek is a lovely little spring fed creek that begins in the prairie region of minnesota. They can live in streams that are too warm for brook or rainbow trout. As you get out scouting on these nice days ahead, you may notice that many of your very favorite trout streams look a bit differently than they did when last visited. Southern trout magazine is a free monthly magazine devoted to fly fishing for trout in the southern appalachian and ozark mountains.
Submitted by message board member, troutchaser who is the author of a new book, flyfishing for trout in southeast minnesota which can be found at. Earthripping work has helped restore more than 60 miles of trout streams in the past five years in western wisconsin and southeast minnesota. It is reputed to have a brown trout population ranging from 2,000 to 4,000 trout. Protected slot limit for trout 12 to 16 bait allowed, bag limit of 5. The afton to lakeland trail links its namesake towns on the minnesota side of. Trout run has plenty of cover, deep pools and undercut banks for its population of brown trout. Rainbow trout do not reproduce in southeastern minnesota and populations are maintained by stocking. Brook trout thrive in smaller streams with good water quality. Nearly continuous at this time, the fishing opportunities keep on increasing around the state and region. Whether its the limestone spring creeks of the driftless, a metroarea hotspot like the vermillion, or the tanninstained waters of the northeast, there is trout to be found all across minnesota. This hatch gets the attention of every trout in the pod, and the potential to catch some real bruisers on a. Copper or gold cone or bead or you can use dumbbell eyes to ride hook. Click on sections of the map below to view a larger map.
After more than three decades of exploring much of the nearly 700 miles of trout streams in southeastern minnesota, retired fly fishing guide bob trevis of eagan is out with a book. Field investigations into the flow characteristics of these formations have been conducted using fluorescent dyes to map groundwater springsheds and characterize. Southeastern minnesota trout streams minnesota dnr. The dnr has in recent years greatly expanded the seasons for trout fishing in southeast minnesota. Fishing guide for trout in southeastern minnesota streams.
Northeast minnesota, home to lake superior and pristine lakes near the canadian border, is the states primary destination for lake trout fishing. Minnesota offers a wealth of fishing opportunities. Some strains of rainbow trout have been tried in these creeks. Its mission is to conserve, protect, restore, and sustain minnesotas cold. There are a few mayflies and quite a few caddisflies that emerge on the clinch river but the hatches are not consistent day in and day out. We didnt do anything complicated today nymph rigging as no real risers presented themselves.
At least the big rains that hammered parts of southwest wisconsin last week but into southeast minnesota a bit, too narrowly missed the two main streams roth has been fishing the kinnickinnic and the rush. Fly fishing enthusiasts that they are, picking up on how to cast and catch trout came quickly. Find the top rated bike trails in minnesota, whether youre looking for an easy short bike trail or a long bike trail, youll find what youre looking for. Resort directory featuring a complete list of 21 fishing resorts. If youre new to winter trout fishing in southeast minnesota, here are a few tips. Southeastern minnesota trout report fishing reports. Some of its better fishing is below the dam, a top discharge dam, in the little town of lanesboro. Brown trout of more than 10 inches are common in southeastern minnesota. Bring all designated trout streams in southeast minnesota into the current winter season new catchandrelease season. This is a limestone, spring creek that for the most part, flows through pastures. Special regulations on 22 trout streams in six southeastern minnesota counties are listed below by regulation type. Extra warm days at the end of the season lead us all to think.
All maps pdf 11 mb print out all maps 34 pages stream and lake index list pdf. After more than 30 years of guiding, bob trevis is now out with a book, flyfishing. Its mission is to conserve, protect, restore, and sustain minnesota s cold water fisheries and their watersheds. South branch of the root river, minnesota the south branch of the root river is one of minnesotas better trout streams. Brown trout were introduced more than a century ago and have become naturalized.
These maps are intended to be printed in 11 x 14 format. Foodfish aquaculture in minnesota minnesota sea grant. Time period of content date indicates when dataset was last updated. Rochester, lake pepin, southeast minnesota trout streams. Minnesota trout unlimited represents several thousand members and six chapters in minnesota. Streams typically support many hundreds of trout per mile, with truly world class fishing opportunities. Sixteen, eighteen, and twenty inch brown trout can be found in limestone springfed streams that are only 1520 feet wide. All trout streams in houston, fillmore, dodge, mower, olmsted, winona, goodue and wabasha counties are open for catchandrelease fishing from january 1 until the harvest season opener on the saturday closest to april 15. Department of agriculture in aquaculture a summary of remarks made by caird rexroad iii. The regions many streams are among the best in the midwest.