Driftless Area - IA

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

28

Mat Wagner's Tip of the Week

Nymphing early, hopper dropper mid day on, and watch for caddis and a few micro olives hatching in the evenings.

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Map of Driftless Area

5-Day Outlook as of 10/14/25

Cool fall weather all week. This should really get the afternoon/evening olives hatching well!

Techniques & Tips as of 10/14/25

Fish the riffles and contours of the pools. Get those hoppers tight to the undercut banks too!

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