The overlooks of the Mississippi River from Effigy Mounds and Pike s Peak are truly breath-taking. Spring Branch has all three trout species brown, rainbow and brook and it is a favorite of many anglers. Moeller said this stream contains an all time high number of brown trout above 14 inches. The lower end of Spring Branch in Bailey s Ford Park has no length limit and is stocked with catchable sized trout. The Park has a campground that is with very popular with anglers.
Waterloo Creek has a lot of different angling opportunities.
The entire stream has an excellent population of naturally produced wild brown trout. From Dorchester downstream to the Highway 76 bridge, anglers may fish for and keep some stream-reared wild brown trout where there are no special regulations. Downstream of the 76 bridge, it is mandatory catch and release and only artificial lures may be used. No matter where you fish on Waterloo Creek, you are on one of the finest trout streams in the Midwest, Moeller said. Fountain Springs is another popular stream that is stocked with catchable rainbow and brook trout.