Hancock County · canal · order 1 river · ~12 cfs typical
Drainage Ditch Number 81
Drainage Ditch Number 81 is a canal in Hancock 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
Showers
74°
62°
22 mph
86%
Sat
Overcast
80°
61°
15 mph
19%
Sun
Mostly clear
81°
61°
8 mph
0%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
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
- Galls Creek3.2 mi
- Deadmans Lake10.1 mi
- Pilot Knob Lake10.3 mi
- Eagle Lake7.7 mi
- Eldred Sherwood Park Lake11.3 mi
- Clear Lake8.4 mi
- Lekwa Marsh9.1 mi
- Mallard Marsh Swamp11.4 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.
Drainage Ditch Number 81 fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Drainage Ditch Number 81?+
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 Drainage Ditch Number 81?+
Drainage Ditch Number 81 is a canal in Hancock County, Iowa. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.