Bigalks Creek is a popular fishing destination in Iowa, known for its abundance of brown and rainbow trout. The area offers opportunities for fly fishing and spin fishing, with the best time to visit being in the spring and fall when the water is cooler. Nearby activities include hiking, biking, and camping at the nearby campgrounds. Fishing tips include using small lures and baits and fishing in deep pools and shaded areas. The average temperature in the spring and fall is around 50-60 degrees Fahrenheit.

Featured Fish - American Shad

The following are fishing methods used to catch this fish: This is a silvery fish with a single dorsal fin in the middle of the back. There is a large black spot directly behind the top of the gill cover, followed by 4-27 spots, which are generally smaller than the first. Sometimes there may be a second row of spots below the first, and more rarely, a third row below the second.They closely resemble the hickory shad. The most important physical distinction is in the lower jaw. In the American shad this jaw fits easily into a deep notch under the upper jaw, whereas, in hickory shad the lower jaw protrudes noticeably beyond the upper jaw. Also, the American shad grows considerably larger. Both occur up and down the coasts, but the American shad is predominantly in southern climates.