For information about Trout Unlimited, click here
For information about Trout Unlimited, click here
The Iowa Driftless chapter of Trout Unlimited is based in Decorah, Iowa, and represents six counties in northeastern Iowa: Winneshiek, Allamakee, Howard, Fayette, Clayton, and Chickasaw. The name of the chapter refers to the "Driftless" area of northeastern Iowa, southeastern Minnesota, southwestern Wisconsin, and northwestern Illinois. It is an unglaciated area of limestone bluffs, rolling hills, and--of perhaps greatest interest to anglers--streams that support trout. The chapter was formed in the fall of 2000, and continues to develop conservation projects in the area to enhance trout habitat and improve the cold water fisheries.
Several chapter members have participated in workshops related to the Trout Unlimited Driftless Area Rehabilitation Effort (TUDARE), which is an effort to restore and protect cold water streams and watersheds in the "Driftless" area of Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Illinois. For more information about the TUDARE project, click here. You can support the TUDARE project in an easy way, by buying a "World Trout" t-shirt. Click here for more details.
The chapter meets on the first Thursday of the month, September through June, downstairs in "T-Bock's Sports Bar and Grill," 206 W. Water Street, Decorah, Iowa. For more information, contact the chapter president, Tom Murray or the chapter webmaster, Marv Slind
To learn more about our conservation and stream rehabilitation work, click here.
The chapter's policies regarding funding of conservtion projects is summarized in the chapter's Funding Protocol.
Chapter member Jeffery Skeate offers periodic reflections on fishing the Driftless area (and elsewhere) in "Driftless Days". Click here to read his insightful comments.
Because of recent problems with high water, and the threat of more to come, which might wash away the newly constructed bank hides before they can be put in place, the Work Day will be held at the Decorah DNR Fish Hatchery. Work will begin at 9:00, and lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. (The chapter will be providing brats, chips, soft drinks, and special dutch oven desserts.) For mor information, contact Bill Kalishek at the Decorah DNR office: 563-382-8324
The Chapter's 2008 Fundraiser was held June 7, at Seed Savers Exchange Heritage Farm. Click here to see highlights of the Fundraiser
| Chapter leadership: | |
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| President: | Tom Murray |
| Vice President: | |
| Secretary: | Chris Wasta |
| Web Master: | Marv Slind |
| Treasurer: | Steve Jacobsen |
| Social: | Mike Blair |
| Legal: | Tom Woxland |
| Resource Management: | Bill Kalishek |
There are numerous web sites related to fly fishing, including several maintained by tackle companies or other commercial interests. A few sites that may be of interest to you are listed below:
The Iowa Driftless Chapter of Trout Unlimited has no connection with any of these sites, nor does their inclusion in this list in any way constitute an endorsement (by any member or organization) or, for that matter, attest to their quality. Follow these links at your own interest and/or risk |
 Angler Guide -- Fishing Reports, Available by State |
| Great Waters Fly Fishing Expo |
| Midwest Flyfishing Online |
| Dakota Angler and Outfitter: Fly Shop of the Black Hills |
| The
Virtual Flyshop, Fly Fisherman's Online Network |
| The
Women's Flyfishing Homepage |
| The Steelhead Site |
| Anglers
Online |
| Fly Anglers Online |
| The Flyfishing Connection |
| The Fly Shop, Redding, CA |
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Great Outdoor Recreation Pages--Fishing
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| Flyrod Manufacturers:
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| USGS "Real-time Hydrologic Data"
(Current streamflow data for selected rivers |