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Monastery Creek

General Information

County: Dubuque
Location: Monastery Creek can be accessed through the Dubuque County Swiss Valley Nature Preserve about 4 miles SW of Dubuque off of Swiss Valley Rd.
Stream Segment Length: 0.20

Amenities

Amenities at Monastery Creek include:
  • Trails

Trout streams are in excellent condition. Temperatures are predicted in the mid to upper forties for Christmas week providing for some good insect hatches.

Monastery Creek is somewhat difficult to access and maintains a moderate to good density of wild brown trout. This tributary of Catfish Creek located above the nature center provides an opportunity to catch stream-reared or naturally reproduced brown trout. Downstream portions of the stream are owned by Dubuque County.(2022)

Stream Maps


Parking Access
Catchable Trout Waters
Fingerling Stocked or Natural Reproduction
Restrictive Regulation Stream

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    No known aquatic invasive species have been found

  • 05/13/2020 - 1,000 Brown Trout (1.9)
  • 05/14/2019 - 1,000 Brown Trout (1.9)
  • 05/15/2018 - 1,000 Brown Trout (2)
  • 5/22/2017 - 1,000 Brown Trout (2")
  • 5/27/16 - 1,000 Brown Trout (2")
  • 05/21/2015 - 1,000 Brown Trout (3")
  • 05/27/2014 - 667 Brown Trout (2")

The Fishing Regulations brochure is available for download. The summaries listed below are a partial listing provided for your benefit.

  • Brown Trout
    • Season: Continuous
    • Daily Bag Limit: combined trout (brook, brown, and rainbow) - 5 fish
    • Possession Limit: combined trout (brook, brown, and rainbow) - 10 fish
    • Length Limit: none
    • Other: Anglers must have paid the Trout Fee to fish for or possess trout
  • Rainbow Trout
    • Season: Continuous
    • Daily Bag Limit: combined trout (brook, brown, and rainbow) - 5 fish
    • Possession Limit: combined trout (brook, brown, and rainbow) - 10 fish
    • Length Limit: none
    • Other: Anglers must have paid the Trout Fee to fish for or possess trout
  • White Sucker
    • Season: Continuous
    • Daily Bag Limit: none
    • Possession Limit: unlimited
    • Length Limit: none
    • Other: May be taken by hand fishing, by snagging, by spear or by bow and arrow, day or night.

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Iowa-Caught Fish Are Safe to Eat, In Almost All Cases

The vast majority of Iowa’s streams, rivers and lakes offer safe and high-quality fish that pose little or no threat to human health if consumed. Some limitations may apply for young children and pregnant women. Here’s a Fish Consumption Fact Sheet from the Iowa DNR and the Iowa Dept. of Public Health for more information.

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