Iowa · Unknown Co.
East Fork Des Moines River
· 106 mi · Class
Optimal: 300–925 CFS · USGS #05478265
1,200CFS
Above Optimal↓Falling slowly (-10 cfs/hr)
Avg flow: 622 cfsHist. median: 0 cfsUSGS #05478265
Designated Water Trail · State
The East Fork Des Moines River flows through a light to moderately timbered floodplain where much of the land, especially upstream of Algona, is being used for agricultural purposes. There are several constructed fishing riffles on the East Fork offering good angling for catfish, northern pike and walleye. (Iowa DNR)
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