Hancock County · canal · order 2 river · ~6 cfs typical
Drainage Ditch Number 9
Drainage Ditch Number 9 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
Drizzle
79°
62°
23 mph
78%
Sat
Overcast
80°
61°
15 mph
19%
Sun
Mostly clear
80°
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 Creek3.7 mi
- Eldred Sherwood Park Lake6.4 mi
- Clear Lake9.7 mi
- East Twin Lake9.9 mi
- East Branch Iowa River12.1 mi
- West Branch Iowa River12.1 mi
- Lekwa Marsh9.7 mi
- West Twin Lake10.7 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 9 fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Drainage Ditch Number 9?+
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 9?+
Drainage Ditch Number 9 is a canal in Hancock County, Iowa. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.