Please click on the image to see the full map for printing. The Upper Iowa River is noted for kayaking, canoeing, tubing and--yes--trout fishing. But the city is close at hand, and so are restaurants, hotels, gift shops, bike shops, and even several ice cream shops! Decorah Fish Hatchery: Trout, trout, pretty little trout..... - See 155 traveller reviews, 59 candid photos, and great deals for Decorah, IA, at Tripadvisor. In the heart of it all lies picturesque Decorah, Iowa, a town packed with fun and adventure! Facilities available are picnic tables, cookout grills, bench, scenic overlooks, trails for hiking, mountain biking and cross-country skiing. Catch wild and stocked Rainbow, Brown and Brook trout. The unit consists of a large living area with attached kitchen, bedroom and bath. This fishery contains low numbers of stream-reared French Creek strain brown trout maintained through annual stocking of fingerling fish. There's a reason it's called the "Trout Run Trail!" Vesterheim Norwegian American Museum "Ten great places in the nation to admire American folk art." Just minutes from the Upper Iowa River for canoeing or fishing and several trout streams, the closest being Pine Creek, Patterson Creek, North and South Bear Creek and Waterloo Creek. A webcam placed inside the nest has been capturing footage of the eagles for years. Northeast Iowa (especially Winneshiek County) are known to have some of the most pristine streams in the entire state, perhaps the upper Midwest. Decorah Fish Hatchery: Weekend trout fishing - See 155 traveller reviews, 59 candid photos, and great deals for Decorah, IA, at Tripadvisor. Trout Run Trail ♦ Decorah, IA 52101. info@visitdecorah.com. LIVE CAM: Eagles Nest at a Trout Hatchery in Decorah, Iowa This bald eagle nest is located near a trout hatchery in Decorah, Iowa. There's a reason it's called the "Trout Run Trail!" The asphalt surface trail is easy terrain, perfect for taking in the views of native prairies and woodland wildlife! Definitely worth checking out. The 11-mile loop crosses trout streams five times. Copyright © 2021 - Visit Decorah | All Rights Reserved. said John Beard, a Decorah trout fisherman. Thank you.Trail Donations:If you would like to make a donation to the Trout Run Trail please click here to print a gift form. This is a branch of South Canoe Creek, which is not located on the DNR trout maps. Most of the trout streams we will fish are located in the extreme Northeast corner of Iowa and are a short drive from Decorah. Enjoy a hot tub, on-site parking and a garden. Welcome to Trout River Log Cabin and Decorah House, two beautifully restored 19th century overnight stays located in vibrant Decorah, Iowa. Sampson Springs Campground, Decorah Picture: View toward trout stream - Check out Tripadvisor members' 1,344 candid photos and videos. This is a great place to take the kids, feed the trout and have a picnic. Explore best places to eat trout in Decorah and nearby. The easy-ranging-to-challenging route crosses incredible landscape and mounts steep switchbacks for breathtaking views. As you travel the Trout Run Trail, you might have to remind yourself you're right next to the city of Decorah because of the secluded route the trail takes. Decorah Fish Hatchery: Lots of trout - See 155 traveller reviews, 59 candid photos, and great deals for Decorah, IA, at Tripadvisor. Trout Run 1.6 miles. Lots of handicap accessible spots. It rises in Frankville Township in Winneshiek County, south of Iowa Highway 9, and flows north to join the Upper Iowa River in Glenwood Township, east of Decorah. County Trail Maps Complete Winneshiek County Trails. It is joined from the west by a major tributary, Trout Creek. Mom, Dad, and eaglets live in this six-foot-wide nest weighing more than 750 pounds. 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