Driftless Area - IA

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

28

Mat Wagner's Tip of the Week

Winter season is on us! So far we have no snow (which is bad long term, but makes winter fishing easier). Nothing special conditions wise, it is cold.

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Map of Driftless Area

5-Day Outlook as of 1/28/25

Unseasonably warm until Saturday. Go Fish!!!

Techniques & Tips as of 1/28/25

Fish the middle portion of the day. 10-2 is the best time to winter fish as trout only eat (and midges hatch) when the water temperature is 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