Scott County · stream · order 3 river · ~2 cfs typical
Cardinal Creek
Cardinal Creek is a stream in Scott 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°
60°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
75°
66°
15 mph
85%
Sat
Drizzle
76°
65°
20 mph
94%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
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
- Silver Creek1.8 mi
- Northeast Lake2.4 mi
- I-280 Lake2.8 mi
- Black Hawk Creek4.0 mi
- Carp Lake4.9 mi
- Rock River5.2 mi
- Lake Potter5.1 mi
- Kickapoo Slough6.3 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.
Cardinal Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Cardinal 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 Cardinal Creek?+
Cardinal Creek is a stream in Scott County, Iowa. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.