Polk County · stream · order 5 river · ~37 cfs typical
Coal Creek
Coal Creek is a stream in Polk 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
87°
67°
12 mph
22%
Fri
Showers
84°
66°
17 mph
79%
Sat
Overcast
82°
65°
18 mph
26%
↘ 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
- Browns Lake0.4 mi
- Mud Creek1.5 mi
- South River1.5 mi
- Camp Creek2.1 mi
- Waller Lake2.1 mi
- Howard Lake2.8 mi
- Spires Lake2.5 mi
- Thomas Lake2.5 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.
Coal Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Coal 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 Coal Creek?+
Coal Creek is a stream in Polk County, Iowa. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.