Humboldt County · stream · order 5 river · ~495 cfs typical
East Fork Des Moines River
East Fork Des Moines River is a stream in Humboldt 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
77°
65°
25 mph
82%
Sat
Overcast
83°
62°
18 mph
8%
Sun
Partly cloudy
85°
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
- Indian Creek0.8 mi
- Beaver Creek1.9 mi
- Lake Nokomis3.8 mi
- Deer Creek5.5 mi
- Badger Lake6.3 mi
- Bass Lake (historical)6.6 mi
- Bloody Run10.8 mi
- Lizard Creek11.5 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 Fork Des Moines River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish East Fork Des Moines 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 Fork Des Moines River?+
East Fork Des Moines River is a stream in Humboldt County, Iowa. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.