Best fishing near Waukon

5 fishing spots · 5 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best fishing near Waukon, Iowa — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 5 of 5 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
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Pine Creek
#1 Pine Creek Fair
11.4 mi away
· Water 85°F · a bit warm· Thunderstorms — get off the water· Chance Showers · 68°F
The Pine Creek Fishing Area in Iowa is a popular destination for anglers due to the abundance of fish species including trout, bass, and catfish. Nearby activities include hiking…
Why 55: live conditions (fair)
55Solid
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Trout Run
#2 Trout Run Good
14.2 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Mostly Cloudy · 54°F
The Trout Run fishing area is located in Decorah, Iowa, and is a popular spot for fly fishing enthusiasts. The area is home to brown and rainbow trout, as well as smallmouth and…
Why 48: live conditions (good)
48Rated
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Hickory Creek
#3 Hickory Creek Good
11.3 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Mostly Cloudy · 56°F
Hickory Creek Fishing Area is located in Iowa, USA, and offers anglers the chance to catch a variety of fish species. The area is known for its catches of bass, catfish, and…
Why 46: live conditions (good)
46Rated
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French Creek
#4 French Creek Good
9.1 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Thunderstorms — get off the water· Chance Showers · 68°F
The French Creek Fishing Area in Iowa is a popular destination for anglers looking to catch trout, bass, and bluegill. Nearby activities include camping, hiking, and wildlife…
Why 44: live conditions (good)
44Rated
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Little Paint Creek
#5 Little Paint Creek Good
14.1 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Mostly Cloudy · 56°F
Little Paint Creek Fishing Area is located in northeast Iowa and is known for its excellent trout fishing. The creek is stocked with brown and rainbow trout, making it a popular…
Why 42: live conditions (good)
42Rated

Fishing near Waukon

The Waukon area has 5 fishing spots on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best fishing near Waukon

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Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

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Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

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