Hamilton County · canal
Ditch Number 5
Ditch Number 5 is a canal in Hamilton 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
81°
66°
13 mph
13%
Fri
Drizzle
78°
64°
23 mph
80%
Sat
Overcast
81°
63°
21 mph
20%
↘ 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
- Goose Lake5.4 mi
- New York Branch6.2 mi
- Little Wall Lake7.2 mi
- Comar Lake13.1 mi
- Cairo Lake (historical)10.4 mi
- Gehrkes Lake11.7 mi
- Bear Creek15.0 mi
- Keigley Branch15.8 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.
Ditch Number 5 fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Ditch Number 5?+
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 5?+
Ditch Number 5 is a canal in Hamilton County, Iowa. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.