Rich and malty with strong flavors of rich, donut shop coffee.
Proceeds from this project support the Driftless Flyathlon’s projects that educate the public and improve the overall quality of Iowa’s trout streams.
Fish Facts
Every autumn across lowa's Driftless Area, brook and brown trout work tirelessly to create and guard their spawning beds, called redds. It's important these areas not be disturbed, as wading through a single redd can crush hundreds of eggs. The next time you're on the stream please take your time to read the water, move slowly, and most importantly, Wade Wisely.
Artwork by Brian Ingram
Driftless Flyathon
The Driftless Flyathlon brings the epic combo of fly fishing, trail running, and craft beer to northeastern Iowa. The course consists of a 4.4 mile (mostly flat) trail run, with opportunities to catch rainbow trout, brown trout, and the Iowa native brook trout.
Over the years, Driftless Flyathlon has been instrumental in funding a range of projects across Iowa’s Driftless region. From water quality improvements at Paint Creek to habitat restoration at Casey Springs, efforts have been made to revitalize native Brook Trout and wild Brown Trout populations. Additionally, enhancements to facilities at Yellow River State Forest have benefited all who enjoy its recreational offerings. Thanks to the dedication of Driftless Flyathlon participants and supporters, these initiatives are preserving and revitalizing the local environment while promoting long-term conservation efforts.
Join us this year on October 4-6th in the Yellow River State Forest, near Harpers Ferry, IA.
2024 Grant Recipients
Johnson County
Antelope Lending Library is an independent, non-profit bookmobile library working to overcome barriers and provide equal access to information and ideas in our community.
Johnson County
Wright House is a non-profit organization that inspires and engages youth in collaborative partnerships with the fashion design community.
Linn County
The Eastern Iowa ARTS Academy makes the arts accessible to all K-12 students through programming in the Cedar Rapids Community Schools, College Community Schools, and on campus at the Eastern Iowa ARTS Academy's Music and Arts Studios.
Linn County
YPN offers parenting classes for first-time parents, giving them the tools they need to be the parents they want to be.
Polk County
Mary’s Helping Hands provides much needed clothing and accessories to struggling mothers, families and their babies.
Polk County
SafeNetRx operates the nation's largest drug donation repository where unused medicine in our health systems and homes is collected, inspected by pharmacists, and distributed to patients struggling with medication insecurity.