Intro and ? on Trout Run

[St. Paul Guy]

Hey I'm a new guy here and wanted to introduce myself and also get clarification on Trout Run Creek. I just started trout fishing last summer (a few times in SE MN and one weekend in IA), although I've been out 5-6 times already this year. Just like most of you - I love it. Too lazy to start flyfishing quite yet... but someday.

Anyway, I've heard people here and elsewhere talk about Trout Run in SE MN. Are people usually referring to part of WW or Trout Run by Troy, MN with the special regs? My question is in reference to the latter. North of 74 on Trout Run (road to left down hill) where there is access, I'm wondering if I've been trespassing. There is a fence ladder to get in, but at the end of the main strip there is a fence. The DNR easement sign is there and says that this is where the easement starts, the other side of fence says this where easement ends (The part I just came from). The DNR map seems clear that this is an easement, but I'm unsure. Did they put the sign in backwards? Can anyone clarify? THANKS IN ADVANCE!!

[rollineyes]

Give the Lanesboro Area Fisheries Office a call. They will be able to answer your questions on the stream.

[WxGuy]

Welcome to FM! Good to have you on board.

Usually people are talking about Trout Run Creek that is primarily in northern Fillmore county, but some of it runs through Winona county. Sometimes people might be mentioning the little stretch of water that runs through WW State Park.

I'm not sure about the area that you're speaking of, so you should absolutely give the DNR Fisheries a call. Here's their site with contact info. http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/areas/fisheries/lanesboro/index.html Ask for Steve Klotz if you're unsure who you should talk to, but any of those guys should be able to help you out.

[St. Paul Guy]

Thanks guys!! I'll give them a call.