The Lower Minnesota River Watershed District (LMRWD) is home to five state-designated trout streams, two trout lakes, and several additional undesignated streams that are thought to have sustained past trout populations. In 2019, the LMRWD completed a geomorphic assessment of all trout waters to assess their health. The Trout Streams Gaps Analysis and Management Plan focuses on managing three trout species—brook trout, brown trout, and rainbow trout. All three species require cold water habitat, but each has slightly different needs that affect their distribution and survival. The trout streams in this study were evaluated based on a range of parameters suitable for both brook and brown trout and a high-level summary was created for each of the streams reviewed.
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