Fishing Guides in Decorah, Iowa
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Bear Creek Anglers
Xicanx Fly
XICANX FLY. Iowa Driftless Fly Fishing guided trips. Premium quality Drifless flies for sale. Specializing in Euro Nymphing and innovative Trout Streamers, Bass Streamers, Pike/Musky Streamers, and Great Lakes steelhead flies.
What's Biting in Decorah
5 species reported in the Decorah area. Here's when they're most active throughout the year.
Month-by-Month Fishing in Decorah, IA
Fishing in Decorah in January
January is a slower stretch for fishing around Decorah — see the peak months above for better timing.
Fishing in Decorah in February
1 species is active in and around Decorah in February: Largemouth Bass. Book one of Decorah's 2 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Decorah in March
5 species are active in and around Decorah in March: Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Walleye, Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Decorah's 2 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Decorah in April
5 species are active in and around Decorah in April: Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Walleye, Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Decorah's 2 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Decorah in May
5 species are active in and around Decorah in May: Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Walleye, Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Decorah's 2 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Decorah in June
5 species are active in and around Decorah in June: Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Walleye, Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Decorah's 2 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Decorah in July
5 species are active in and around Decorah in July: Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Walleye, Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Decorah's 2 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Decorah in August
3 species are active in and around Decorah in August: Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Rainbow Trout. Book one of Decorah's 2 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Decorah in September
5 species are active in and around Decorah in September: Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Walleye, Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Decorah's 2 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Decorah in October
4 species are active in and around Decorah in October: Channel Catfish, Walleye, Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Decorah's 2 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Decorah in November
2 species are active in and around Decorah in November: Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Decorah's 2 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Decorah in December
December is a slower stretch for fishing around Decorah — see the peak months above for better timing.
Fishing in Decorah
Decorah, Iowa offers freshwater fishing with 5 species reported in the area and 2 local guides ready to take you out. The best months to fish are March, April, May, June.
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What You Can Catch in Decorah
Channel Catfish
If you're after channel catfish near Decorah, the Upper Iowa River is your best bet. This scenic river offers plenty of classic catfish habitat, including deep holes, log jams, and rocky runs.
Full channel catfish guide for Decorah →Rainbow Trout
Northeast Iowa, and Decorah in particular, is a trout angler's paradise. The area is blessed with numerous spring-fed streams, including the famed Upper Iowa River and its many tributaries like Trout Run Creek and the Dry Run Creek, all supporting healthy populations of wild and stocked rainbow trout.
Full rainbow trout guide for Decorah →Smallmouth Bass
The Upper Iowa River near Decorah is prime smallmouth bass territory. This scenic river, with its rocky bluffs and clear, cool water, provides ideal habitat for bronzebacks.
Full smallmouth bass guide for Decorah →Largemouth Bass
Largemouth bass fishing around Decorah, Iowa, centers on the Upper Iowa River and its associated backwaters and small impoundments. The river itself is not ideal for bass, but the connected sloughs and ponds can hold some decent fish.
Full largemouth bass guide for Decorah →Nearby Cities with Fishing Guides
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Types of Fishing in Decorah
Freshwater
1 guides available
Fly Fishing
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