Valley Creek (Minnesota)

Valley Creek is a trout stream located in Washington County, Minnesota. It is a tributary of the St. Croix River. The creek is known for its high water quality and naturally reproducing brown trout population. Valley Creek is considered a valuable cold-water resource and supports a popular recreational trout fishery. Public access is available through several parks and designated fishing easements. Conservation efforts are ongoing to protect and enhance the creek's habitat and water quality from the impacts of development and agriculture in the surrounding watershed. The Valley Creek Watershed Management Organization works to coordinate these efforts between various stakeholders.