Driftless Rendezvous: Iowa 2026
Event Date: October 12, 2026, 8:00 AM - October 18, 2026, 5:00 PM Export event
Join the FFi Upper Midwest Council & FFi Women Connect this fall for our 5th Annual Women’s Driftless Rendezvous! This event will be held in the heart of the Iowa Driftless. This area is known for its expansive trout habitat and beautiful, deeply carved river valleys with pristine spring creeks. This is an event hosted by women, for women! Registration includes food & lodging; all other travel/transportation, licensing, and guide trips are at your own expense.
Monday Oct. 12 - Sunday Oct. 18, 2026
Where: Bear Creek Cabins, Highlandville, Iowa, https://www.bearcreekcabinsia.com
To Register:
Info & registration will be posted on: https://umcffi.org/women-connect
This year's rendezvous is located in Highlandville, Iowa, just 4 miles south of the Minnesota border. We will provide fishing maps and will orient you to Io-was nearly 100 cold-water trout streams, 40 of which are naturally producing. We have events planned throughout the week which could include: conservation, casting skills development, Driftless ecology & entomology, and of course, lots of fishing!!!
Here's a YouTube channel to peak your interest. 70 videos of fishing the Iowa Driftless!!
https://www.youtube.com/@FLYALLSZN/search?query=Iowa%20Driftless
Getting there: Flights into Des Moines (DSM), Minneapolis (MSP) or Rochester (RST) airports.
What to bring: 4-5wt rod/reel with floating line, rubber-soled boots & waders, net, polarized sunglasses.
Pricing & Package Info:
LODGING: Bear Creek Cabins - We have reserved 2 large duplexes for the week that each sleep 7 people. The duplexes have a connecting door. Each duplex has a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, a living and family room, a large, covered deck, and patio with firepit. We have also reserved a cabin for the weekend of Oct 16-18 that sleeps 4 people.
PRICING includes all food and lodging. Everyone will have their own bed. Participants will help with food prep & clean-up throughout the week. Not included: guide fees, tips, li-censing, transportation, alcohol. You will be responsible for bringing your own fishing gear (4-5 wt rods w/ floating line recommended).
Individual participant pricing for the 2026 trip is as follows:
PAYMENTS must be made prior and in-full. In the event of cancellation, refunds will be issued only if we are able to fill the spot.