Fishing conditions for Upper Iowa River
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Biting score
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Now, July 26
12:18 AM
humidity
96%uv index
0lowcloud cover
5%visibility
24kmmoon rise
18:26AMmoon
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Upper Iowa River Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Upper Iowa River, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Wednesday (2 AM peak), Thursday (2 AM peak), and Tuesday (2 AM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Upper Iowa River.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 72°F (22°C) . Sunrise today: 05:52 AM, sunset: 08:41 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 10.1 mph (4.5 m/s), with gusts reaching 15.1 mph (6.75 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.91 inHg (760 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 6:26 PM and moonset at 1:49 AM.
About this spot
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Upper Iowa River Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Upper Iowa River, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Wednesday (2 AM peak), Thursday (2 AM peak), and Tuesday (2 AM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Upper Iowa River.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 72°F (22°C) . Sunrise today: 05:52 AM, sunset: 08:41 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 10.1 mph (4.5 m/s), with gusts reaching 15.1 mph (6.75 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.91 inHg (760 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 6:26 PM and moonset at 1:49 AM.
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About this spot
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026The Upper Iowa River is a spring-fed Driftless Area river originating in the limestone hills of southeastern Minnesota, supporting brown trout, rainbow trout, walleye, and smallmouth bass across its diverse gradient. The Minnesota portion of this cross-border river offers some of the finest Driftless Area trout fishing in the upper Midwest. Spot Features: The Upper Iowa River originates in Mower County, Minnesota, in the Minnesota Driftless Area, before flowing into Iowa. The Minnesota portion features the cold, spring-fed character typical of Driftless Area limestone streams. Brown and rainbow trout respond to dry flies, nymphs, and small spinners, walleye and smallmouth with standard techniques in the warmer lower sections. Seasonality: Brown trout are the primary year-round resident of the Upper Iowa River in the Minnesota Driftless Area, most active in spring when hatches begin (March-May) and in fall during their spawning period. Rainbow trout are stocked in accessible sections. Walleye and smallmouth bass are present in the warmer lower sections, active in late spring through fall.
