Louisa County · stream · order 4 river · ~21 cfs typical
Buffington Creek
Buffington Creek is a stream in Louisa 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
Overcast
82°
63°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
87°
69°
16 mph
84%
Sat
Rain
77°
66°
21 mph
84%
↘ 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
- Johnny Creek0.6 mi
- Big Slough Creek1.3 mi
- Cedar River5.0 mi
- Short Creek5.2 mi
- Phillips Creek6.2 mi
- Honey Creek7.4 mi
- Long Creek6.1 mi
- Schlitzing Lake6.5 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.
Buffington Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Buffington 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 Buffington Creek?+
Buffington Creek is a stream in Louisa County, Iowa. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.