Hay Creek ? Worth going? Parking/Access ppoints?

[unc2plo]

I am just starting to explore MN's fly fishing locations.

Last weekend I went to whitewater state park (caught 3 small ones), and a few minutes in Farmington (what a joke) and am thinking of doing Hays Creek (by Red Wing) next.

Is that a decent spot? Any idea where the best pace to park is?

Thanks,

David

[not_nuf_time]

My guess is that it also got blown out in the recent flooding.

[skink]

Isn't Whitewater also done? I doubt trout could fight and survive a flood like that.

[Abrams]

Hay Creek should be OK, that area did receive some rain but not like Houston Co. Go to the camp ground and start from there. Plenty of area to drop in. This stream does get a bunch of pressure.

[WxGuy]

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Isn't Whitewater also done? I doubt trout could fight and survive a flood like that.

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I think the trout will return. There have been fish killed, but the flood may have actually made things better in the long term, and hopefully opened a few eyes as to what can happen when land surrounding streams isn't treated well...

[Timbow]

UNC2PLO

I grew up in RW and I will be fishing the creek tomorrow 9-15 with my dad. I would be happy to clue you in on some water. t k i c z u l a @ (Contact Us Please) c a s t . n e t . The flooding was further south than RW, but that is not to say that they didn't get rain. The creek needed it though.

See you on the water.

Timbow

[erickol]

I have not fished it this season, but I have a bunch over the years. It does get plenty of pressure and I have run into very picky fish. I rarely fish it now other than in the early/winter season. worth a go though. Nice looking water close to lots of things. Hope the flooding didn't blow it out too badly.