http://driftlessangler.com/ Fishing Reports Feeds From Driftlessangler.com en-us Tue, 9 Mar 2010 16:38:40 GMT http://driftlessangler.com/fishing-reports/rss UCMS info@driftlessangler.com info@driftlessangler.com http://driftlessangler.com/fishing-reports Recorded:  43 ° F Fishing: Good

Winter fishing remains good, and continues to get better as this low weather system settles into the area.  Midges and winter stones are still hatching well with fish rising everyday.  Sub surface scuds and larger profile nymphs are catching fish.
There is a prediction of some showers this afternoon, but not a lot of accumulation.
  We are seeing light rain and showers for the rest of the week which will stain the waters up durinng the latter part of the week.  We will keep you posted, but the good news is that there is not supposed to be anything heavy so there is a lesser chance of unfishable water.
  The warmer night time temperatures are also putting more cold water into the creeks as melting continues slowly through the night.




]]> 2010-03-09 00:00:00 393 http://driftlessangler.com/fishing-reports Recorded:  48 ° F Fishing: Good

 Great opening weekend.  The fishing is best between 10 and 3 as water temperatures rise. Midges hatching, although the damp weather has fewer fish rising.  Larger flies seem to be the key to getting fish subsurface.  Water is clear today.
  It is supposed to start raining tonight.  This will start to put a stain on the water.


]]> 2010-03-08 00:00:00 389 http://driftlessangler.com/fishing-reports Recorded:  45 ° F Fishing: Good

 Good, but remember it is winter fishing good.  Fish are feeding well, but they are still lethargic and it might feel like work, but you will have a shot at fish!
  Slight drizzle and mist this morning, nothing that will blow the streams out, but will melt some snow a bit quicker than the past few days.  This means larger streams will stay colder as snowmelt seeps into them.  Push your fishing time back a bit, or hit a smaller more temperature stable stream to find willing fish.
  The midge hatch will be a bit more sparse today with the weather change, so sub surface flies will be key.  Scuds, thick and busy bodied nymphs, and midge larvae are catching fish.  Leeches have also landed some very nice fish on the first day of season.


]]> 2010-03-07 00:00:00 387 http://driftlessangler.com/fishing-reports Recorded:  45 ° F Fishing: Good

 Great winter fishing conditions.  The water is still clear, the sun will be shining all day, and bugs will start getting active around 11:00 today.  Look for rising fish between 11 and 3 to winter stoneflies and midges.
  Fish sub surface with bottom rolling patterns and slowly pulled leeches.  Most fish will be at the bottom of pools in the morning and evening, sliding up into the flats below riffles to feed in the afternoon.


]]> 2010-03-06 00:00:00 386 http://driftlessangler.com/fishing-reports Recorded:  42 ° F Fishing: Good

 A great deep freeze last night, another sunny and slow melting day today.  Streams are still clear and flowing very well.  Water temperatures are hitting 40 degrees around 2:30 in the afternoon and bugs are starting to hatch (midges, winter stones, and even some olives) around 11.
  Conditions look great for the weekend with highs in the low 40s and sun on Saturday turning to clouds and a slight chance of wintry mix Sunday afternoon.
  Remember to use caution parking on Saturday as there is still some snow on the sides of roads.


]]> 2010-03-05 00:00:00 385 http://driftlessangler.com/fishing-reports Recorded:  43 ° F Fishing: Good

 Warm and sunny again today, with a good low of 18 overnight.  Streams are still running clear, with the heavily grazed ones showing a bit of stain.  Looking good for the weekend!
  Water temps are at 40 in the afternoon area wide and bugs (midges stones, olives) are hatching enough to get a handful of rising fish.  Most fish are rising in the flats below riffles so approach with stealth this weekend.


]]> 2010-03-04 00:00:00 382 http://driftlessangler.com/fishing-reports Recorded:  39 ° F Fishing: Good

 Melting continues today with another nice sunny day.  Freezing up again in the evening.
  Winter stones, cream midges, black midges and some olives hatching in the afternoons.
  The West Fork was reading 40 degrees yesterday at 3:00 p.m.
  The Timber Coulee was reading 41 degrees at 4:00 p.m.
  Smaller streams have not yet hit 40 degrees for an evening temp.

Water temperatures are prime, bugs are moving around, fish are feeding.



]]> 2010-03-03 00:00:00 381 http://driftlessangler.com/fishing-reports Recorded:  36 ° F Fishing: Fair

 Wisconsin early catch and release season opens March 6th.  Only 4 days to go!
  Water is in good shape with a slow melt happening daily then the runoff re-freezing in the evening and overnight.  Water is cold and high but there are midges and winter stoneflies hatching daily around lunchtime and fish rising in the riffles.


]]> 2010-03-02 00:00:00 380 http://driftlessangler.com/fishing-reports Recorded:  34 ° F Fishing: Good

 Catch and release season opens March 6th at 5:00 a.m.
We have had (and will continue to have throughout the weekend) slow melting with highs in the high 30s to low 40s then re-freezing overnight.  We are not expecting any major muddy water runoff as the melting is a trickle.
  We have seen midges and winter stoneflies hatching the past few days and fish feeding both sub-surface and on top.
  Hatches are coming off at about 11:00.
5 more days!


]]> 2010-03-01 00:00:00 377 http://driftlessangler.com/fishing-reports Recorded:  34 ° F Fishing: Good

 Catch and release season opens March 6th at 5:00 a.m.
We have had (and will continue to have throughout the weekend) slow melting with highs in the high 30s to low 40s then re-freezing overnight.  We are not expecting any major muddy water runoff as the melting is a trickle.
  We have seen midges and winter stoneflies hatching the past few days and fish feeding both sub-surface and on top.
  Hatches are coming off at about 11:00.
5 more days!


]]> 2010-03-01 00:00:00 376 http://driftlessangler.com/fishing-reports Recorded:  30 ° F Fishing: Fair

After a span of warm weather, midges are hatching in the afternoons and fish are rising.  This would be a great weekend to hit Iowa!
  We will start taking water temperatures in Wisconsin starting next week to get a leg up on the early season.  So far the snow pack is low enough to not have to worry about run off and we have had slow melting days and re-freezing overnight.  So far perfect conditions and the water is flowing very well and clear.



]]> 2010-02-19 00:00:00 368 http://driftlessangler.com/fishing-reports Recorded:  26 ° F Fishing: Poor

Snow falling with a few inches already on the ground.  Good for future water, this snow is making it difficult to get around.  Weather does not warm up over the next few days so fish will be fussy and stuck to the bottom.




]]> 2010-02-09 00:00:00 359 http://driftlessangler.com/fishing-reports Recorded:  31 ° F Fishing: Fair

Weather has been in the low 30s,  warm enough to get out and fish in Iowa and Minnesota if you are going crazy inside.
  Fish rising to midges in the afternoons, but the majority of fish are being caught on deeply drifted scuds and other big nymphs.



]]> 2010-02-05 00:00:00 357 http://driftlessangler.com/fishing-reports Recorded:  0 ° F Fishing: Poor

After a few days of melting and murky water, the temperatures have dipped again making fishing difficult if not impossible until water clears up and the mercury climbs again.



]]> 2010-01-25 00:00:00 339 http://driftlessangler.com/fishing-reports Recorded:  33 ° F Fishing: Fair

Although the warmer weather we had all last week will be gone for another day or two, the weekend is looking fine for some winter fishing.
  We have seen fish rising to midges in the afternoons in the riffles (long leaders and tiny bugs will catch them) and fish are still happily feeding right now.



]]> 2010-01-21 00:00:00 336 http://driftlessangler.com/fishing-reports Recorded:  34 ° F Fishing: Fair

Warmer weather is here!
  Air temperatures are hitting the mid 30s over the next few days, and fishing over in Iowa is starting to pick up!  Scuds and midges bounced along the bottom are working very well, and with air temperatures near 40 on the weekend some midge and possibly blue winged olive hatches are possible



]]> 2010-01-14 00:00:00 334 http://driftlessangler.com/fishing-reports Recorded:  24 ° F Fishing: Poor

Cold weather and sluggish fish.  The fishing will not imporove until we get some warmer days (at least in the 30s).  Keep an eye out for southern storm fronts however as they can bring marginally warmer temps that will get bugs and fish a tiny bit more active on days in the 20s. 
  Bottom rolling nymphs is the way to go under these condtions.



]]> 2009-12-17 00:00:00 323 http://driftlessangler.com/fishing-reports Recorded:  25 ° F Fishing: Fair

It finally ended.  Chilly weather is here for a while and fishing will be less than stellar.  Hatches should not show up until the weather gets back into the high 30's or 40's.  Nymphing is key right now, as is dressing warm.
  Hunting season also begins this coming Saturday, so wear your blaze orange!



]]> 2009-12-03 00:00:00 316 http://driftlessangler.com/fishing-reports Recorded:  52 ° F Fishing: Great

Another warm spell over in Iowa  for the weekend.  53 on Saturday, and 55 on Sunday  Fishing is strong on the usual winter bugs.  Olives and midges on top in the afternoon, and bead head nymphs and leeches all day.  If you have never tried a pink squirrel, this is the time of year to do it!



]]> 2009-11-20 00:00:00 299 http://driftlessangler.com/fishing-reports Recorded:  49 ° F Fishing: Good

This week will start out a bit slower in Iowa as the bright sunny weather sticks around for another day or two.  The waters are lower and clear, a few rainshowers that are forecasted later on this week will get things going.  The best news is that the weather will stay in the high 40's to low 50's.  Although the sun and low water is not ideal, fishing remains good on nymphs and on dries when the olives are coming off.



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