Driftless Area - IA

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

44

Mat Wagner's Tip of the Week

Get up early! Fishing slows down to shuts down after about 10 a.m.

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Map of Driftless Area

5-Day Outlook as of 8/17/26

Relatively mild out there this week. Good summer morning trout fishing.

Techniques & Tips as of 8/17/26

Fish from sunup until lunch time. The afternoons on sunny days will be slow.

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.

3.99

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