Clayton County · stream · order 3 river · ~2 cfs typical
Cow Branch
Cow Branch is a stream in Clayton 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°
65°
19 mph
95%
Sat
Overcast
79°
64°
18 mph
57%
Sun
Overcast
75°
61°
9 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
- Steeles Branch0.1 mi
- Pine Creek0.3 mi
- Fountain Springs Creek3.6 mi
- Wolf Creek3.9 mi
- Odell Branch3.8 mi
- Schechtman Branch4.0 mi
- Rabbit Creek3.4 mi
- Elk Creek4.8 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.
Cow Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Cow 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 Cow Branch?+
Cow Branch is a stream in Clayton County, Iowa. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.