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Cardinal Creek South Branch
Cardinal Creek South Branch is a stream in Johnson 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
83°
63°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Showers
79°
68°
12 mph
74%
Sat
Rain
78°
65°
18 mph
66%
↘ 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
- Clear Creek1.2 mi
- Deer Creek2.3 mi
- Muddy Creek2.8 mi
- Ralston Creek2.8 mi
- Rapid Creek3.3 mi
- Old Womans Creek4.8 mi
- Turkey Creek5.6 mi
- Snyder Creek6.5 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.
Cardinal Creek South Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Cardinal Creek South Branch?+
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 South Branch?+
Cardinal Creek South Branch is a stream in Johnson County, Iowa. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.