Pottawattamie County · stream · order 4 river · ~9 cfs typical
Ballard Creek
Ballard Creek is a stream in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Iowa's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Drizzle
85°
71°
13 mph
35%
Fri
Rain
81°
67°
21 mph
85%
Sat
Overcast
85°
63°
17 mph
2%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Bedell Creek1.2 mi
- East Branch West Nishnabotna River2.9 mi
- Jim Creek4.1 mi
- Dutch Branch5.6 mi
- Little George Lake10.9 mi
- Prairie Rose Lake10.2 mi
- West Fork West Nishnabotna River12.5 mi
- Elm Creek12.2 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official IA regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Ballard Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Ballard Creek?+
Yes — Iowa requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Ballard Creek?+
Ballard Creek is a stream in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.