It’s been many, years since I have fished or floated portions of this river. With recent rains, water levels should be better, but I’d bet there were quite low a few weeks back.
Area’s of the north branch around Stewartville hold good numbers and good sized fish. Again, this was year ago, but still the fish could be caught from shore in many locations.
I have also fished closer to Chatfield from cty 7 briges / access down river to the Hwy 52 and as far as the Moen Bridge. I think the entire area is quite good, but perhaps someone else has fished more recently. Good Luck.