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Drainage Ditch Number 97
Drainage Ditch Number 97 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
Rain
82°
62°
23 mph
74%
Sat
Overcast
81°
60°
16 mph
8%
Sun
Overcast
82°
61°
9 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
- Plum Creek4.5 mi
- Lindsey Creek5.6 mi
- Lake George7.0 mi
- Buffalo Creek8.7 mi
- Little Buffalo Creek10.2 mi
- Crystal Lake10.0 mi
- Eagle Lake9.8 mi
- Middle Branch Boone River15.1 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 97 fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Drainage Ditch Number 97?+
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 97?+
Drainage Ditch Number 97 is a canal in Hancock County, Iowa. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.