Trout Lodge is a true outdoorsman’s paradise or perfect destination for your NE Iowa getaway. Nestled in a valley surrounded by towering bluffs of the Yellow River Forest, the main cabin currently sleeps up to 8 people with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath and and the smaller overflow cabin beside it sleeps 4 with 1 loft bedroom and pullout hide-A-bed sofa below and 1 full bath…..and a large Hot Tub Jacuzzi by the deck outside.  The Jacuzzi is open and available year round.

The Main cabin has a wood burning stove, SAT TV, internet, firepit, gas grill, large deck, and master bedroom with queen bed and 2 sets of bunk beds in guest bedroom. The property boasts over 1/2 mile of frontage on the famed Paint Creek, a fly fisherman’s dream cabin.  This particular section of the stream is some of the best trout fishing in the midwest, and is heavily stocked with Rainbow and Brown Trout.  You will need fishing license and Trout stamp.

Trout Lodge is conveniently located near Waterville, Iowa and borders the Western edge of the Yellow River Forest. It is the perfect romantic hideaway, fishing retreat, or getaway to spend some quality time with friends and family. Nearby attractions include Yellow River Forest, Pikes Peak, Yellow River, Iowa River, Effigy Mounds, Spook Cave, and Mississippi River.

Yes, the Large Rainbow trout in photo was caught near the property 🙂

*Shopko, Grocery Stores, Bars, Restraunts, Gas in nearby Waukon…15 min away

*Waterville “Winchester” Bar 5 min away serving Homemade Pizza, Food and Drinks… http://www.watervilleiowa.com/businesses

Inside the Trout Lodges you will find:

  • 2 Cabins…1 larger and 1 smaller for overflow…2nd (smaller) Cabin.
  • Large Outdoor Hot Tub Jacuzzi…available year round
  • One-level cabin with 2 Bedrooms and 1 Bathroom
  • 2nd smaller cabin included with Loft, bathroom and living area
  • Loft in smaller cabin with Queen Bed …
  • Master bedroom with Queen bed
  • Guest Bedroom has 2 Queen beds with a top bunk with Single Mattress
  • Smaller detached cabin with pullout queen sofa bed…
  • Utensils, pots and pans for cooking
  • Tastefully, fully decorated cabin theme w/ special lighting
  • 2 Flat Screen TVs … 1 in each living space
  • Electric stove, refrigerator, and microwave
  • 2 Bathrooms… One with Tub & Shower, the other with shower only.
  • Insulated floors and ceilings
  • Central Heat & AC
  • Wood burning rustic stove in Living Areas
  • Front and Side porch
  • 2 Grills available…. Gas Grill & Charcoal Grill (bring your own tank)
  • 15 min from Waukon with Shopko, Grocery Stores, Bars, Restaurant, Shopping
  • 30 minutes from Prairie du Chien, WI, restaurants, Cabelas, and shopping
  • 40 min to Decorah
  • 5 min outside town of Waterville and Waterville Bar serving Food & Drinks Waterville “Winchester” Bar & Grill
  • Yellow River just a few miles away.  Contact BigFoot Canoe Rentals for canoe and and kayak rentals and delivery.  More info here…. www.bigfootcanoerentals.com

Click on our activities page for more fun things to consider doing while visiting the area.

*Bring your own propane tank for grill or you can fill the one we there if it is low

* Load of firewood can be provided for $25 

* Its important that you click the calendar tab to see availability before emailing for a quote

Non-Holiday Rates….
$75-$125/night(Weekdays) $125-$195/night (Weekends) for Winter 
$125-$175/night (Mon-Wed) and $175-$275/night (Weekends) for Spring & Late Fall
$175-$195/night (Mon-Wed) and $225-$325/night (Weekends) for Summer – Oct
*** Please note.. RATES VARY DEPENDING ON SEASON, SPECIAL LOCAL EVENTS, HOLIDAYS, & AVAILABILITY
**Large Load of firewood can be delivered for $25 fee
*Please click on our reservations calendar tab to see available dates.

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