Fly Fishing · Iowa
Fly Fishing in Iowa
3 guides across Iowa. Ratings, hours, contact details and a map for each, all in one place.
Mapped river miles
12,615 mi
655 named reaches
Rated 4.5+ on Google
3 of 3
Cities
2
Most in Decorah (2)
Best season
Apr to Oct
At a glance
Highest rated on Google
Ranked by Google rating, then by number of reviews, across all 3 guides listed in Iowa.
| Guide | City | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Bear Creek Anglers | Decorah | 5.028 Google reviews |
| Xicanx Fly | Decorah | 5.012 Google reviews |
| Hubbard's Fishing Float and cafe | Harpers Ferry | 4.618 Google reviews |
Operators
Fly Fishing guides in Iowa
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Rivers
Rivers and streams to fly fish in Iowa
- Named rivers and streams mapped in Iowa
- 12,615 mi
- River reaches
- 655
- Reaches with a USGS flow gauge
- 157
Rivers with the most mapped miles
- Des Moines River425 mi
- Mississippi River387 mi
- Missouri River332 mi
- Wapsipinicon River290 mi
- Cedar River286 mi
Source: USGS National Hydrography Dataset. Miles count the named river reaches on our map, not every river in the state.
Flow gauges: U.S. Geological Survey. Flood stages and forecasts: NOAA National Weather Service.
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