Driftless Area - IA

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

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Water Temp:

28

Mat Wagner's Tip of the Week

Beetle/dropper early, caddis mid day, then lighter colored mayflies in the evenings!

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Map of Driftless Area

5-Day Outlook as of 7/7/25

Summertime conditions! Focus on fishing early in the day. Use your thermometer and anything over 65 degrees, move on. Mid day and early evening are usually not worth fishing.

Techniques & Tips as of 7/7/25

Start with foam/dropper and switch to dries later in the day as you see fish rising.

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