Aquatic insect populations are abundant and hatches are sometimes heavy. Mayfly, caddis and midge populations are prevelant in most streams, and some stoneflies are present. Many other important invertebrate trout foods are plentiful. The water between Coon Valley and the mighty Mississippi is marginal. However, it holds many trout, and among them some true trophies.
Sedimentation is heavy and wading difficult.
Rarely fished by the flyfisher, this water is suited to the adventurer who likes peace. As one works upstream of Coon Valley, the water gets smaller, cleaner, clearer and colder. Related feeder creeks begin to join Coon Creek. Conditions favor the flyfisherman. Access is plentiful.