Pocahontas County · canal · order 2 river · ~3 cfs typical
Ditch Number 17
Ditch Number 17 is a canal in Pocahontas 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
74°
64°
24 mph
79%
Sat
Overcast
83°
60°
17 mph
8%
Sun
Overcast
86°
61°
9 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
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 Creek3.3 mi
- Cylinder Creek5.7 mi
- Pilot Creek7.1 mi
- Lizard Lake15.8 mi
- North Branch Lizard Creek18.1 mi
- Fourmile Creek14.7 mi
- Bass Lake (historical)17.4 mi
- Silver Creek17.3 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.
Ditch Number 17 fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Ditch Number 17?+
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 Ditch Number 17?+
Ditch Number 17 is a canal in Pocahontas County, Iowa. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.