Dubuque County · stream · order 3 river · ~11 cfs typical
Buncombe Creek
Buncombe Creek is a stream in Dubuque 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
Rain
73°
68°
18 mph
87%
Sat
Rain
77°
64°
20 mph
66%
Sun
Overcast
73°
60°
12 mph
1%
↘ 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
- Prairie Creek0.9 mi
- Otter Creek5.4 mi
- Leisure Lake6.5 mi
- South Spring Branch6.6 mi
- Spring Branch7.8 mi
- Lytle Creek9.7 mi
- Cline Branch9.8 mi
- Curran Branch7.7 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.
Buncombe Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Buncombe 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 Buncombe Creek?+
Buncombe Creek is a stream in Dubuque County, Iowa. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.