Union County · stream · order 3 river · ~8 cfs typical
East Branch Middle Platte River
East Branch Middle Platte River is a stream in Union 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
84°
69°
13 mph
28%
Fri
Rain
84°
67°
22 mph
80%
Sat
Overcast
82°
64°
22 mph
8%
↘ 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
- East Platte River3.5 mi
- Todd Branch3.3 mi
- Middle Platte River4.8 mi
- Saylings Creek4.0 mi
- West Platte River4.4 mi
- Metz Creek5.0 mi
- Lake McKinley7.0 mi
- Summit Lake7.9 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.
East Branch Middle Platte River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish East Branch Middle Platte River?+
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 East Branch Middle Platte River?+
East Branch Middle Platte River is a stream in Union County, Iowa. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.