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State-owned hatchery has 24 spring-fed raceways, fed by Iowa's largest coldwater spring. Rainbow, brook, and brown trout are raised to stockable size and released to 21 streams throughout northeast Iowa. Special tours on Iowa's trout program, fish production, and water quality topics. Trout fishing information, guide and licenses available. Fish in Turkey River and nearby trout streams for rainbow, brook and brown trout, as well as smallmouth bass.

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Big Springs Trout Hatchery

State-owned hatchery has 24 spring-fed raceways, fed by Iowa's largest coldwater spring. Rainbow, brook, and brown trout are raised to stockable size and released to 21 streams throughout northeast Iowa. Special tours on Iowa'

Elkader, IA Trout Farms

Carter House Museum

View one of the best examples of Greek Revival architecture in Iowa, built in 1850. Exhibits include Victorian clothing and furniture, military and pharmacy items, antique tools, and photographs from the 1800s.

Elkader, IA Museums


Motor Mill Historic Site

Visit the six-story limestone mill and four other limestone buildings in the settlement of Motor, which existed only from 1869-1883. Hike rugged trails in nearby hills. Primitive camping, canoe access.

Elkader, IA Historic Sites

Elkader Golf & Country Club

Course Access: Semi-Private
Holes: 9
Reserve Advance Tee Times:

Elkader, IA Golf Courses

Things to do near Elkader, IA

Oelwein Area Historical Society Museum

View a furnished country school room, parlor, bedroom, and kitchen. Other displays include farm equipment, railroad memorabil...

Tara Hills Country Club

Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...

Wild Game Feast

Kimball Avenue United Methodist Church: Wild Game Feast: Feast on Soup & Meat from the Area's Wild Animals, which will inc...

Willow Run Country Club

Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...

Antique Acres Campgrounds

Antique Acres, Founded in 1964, Antique Acres is best known for its yearly Old Time Power Show in August, which is dedicated ...