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Grafton, IA Fishing Trip — July

Your Grafton, IA Fishing Trip

July2 peopleFamily Trip
High 81°F / Low 65°F5.9" rain · 14 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in July

Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Channel CatfishGood
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing

July Weather in Grafton

81°F
Avg High
65°F
Avg Low
5.9"
Rainfall
14
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

3 Guides Near Grafton

No guides are based in Grafton, but these guides operate nearby.

Bear Creek Anglers - Bear Creek Anglers
Bear Creek Anglers

Bear Creek Anglers

5(21)Top Rated
Decorah, Iowa
Xicanx Fly - Xicanx Fly
Xicanx Fly

Xicanx Fly

5(12)Top Rated

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.

freshwaterfly fishingLargemouth BassSpeckled Trout
Decorah, Iowa
Legends Guide Service - Legends Guide Service
Legends Guide Service

Legends Guide Service

5(5)Top Rated
inshore
Fenton, Iowa
$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

What's Biting By Month

Peak

Crappie

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Largemouth Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Channel Catfish

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

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What to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For freshwater / fly fishing / inshore Fishing

  • Waders (if not provided)
  • Wading boots with felt or rubber soles
  • Bug spray
  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear
  • Light rain jacket

Iowa Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$22
Non-Resident$48.50
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Includes all inland waters. Trout fee additional.

Buy License Online — Iowa

Species Regulations

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:14-inch minimum

In streams and rivers, all bass must be immediately released. Exceptions exist for specific lakes and impoundments.

Channel Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

None

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Possession limit is twice the daily bag limit. Check local regulations for specific water bodies as exceptions may exist.

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