Driftless Area - IA

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

59

Mat Wagner's Tip of the Week

Water is getting better with light rains! Scuds have been great on cloudy days. Thin bodied bead heads below a beetle on sunny days.

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Map of Driftless Area

5-Day Outlook as of 5/15/24

Light rain showers and partly sunny.

Techniques & Tips as of 5/15/24

Beetle with a bead head below then watch for hatches in the later afternoon and into the evening.

Local Species Available

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    Brown

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    Rainbow and Brook Trout

Mat Wagner's Recommended Fly Patterns

"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:

Name: Colors: Size(s):
Tunghead Pheasant Tail Jig N/A 18

Tunghead Pheasant Tail Jig

You'll want this proven jig fly pattern on hand at all times.

2.99

Item #3R76

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Mat Wagner's Recommended Gear

Description: About Driftless Area

Driftless Area of NE Iowa

Nearest Airport:

La Crosse Wisconsin, Madison Wisconsin, Decorah Municipal

Hatches:

Caddis Spring Stoneflies Olives

Best Time to Fish:

All day