Shelby County · stream · order 3 river · ~5 cfs typical
Elm Creek
Elm Creek is a stream in Shelby 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
78°
66°
24 mph
72%
Sat
Overcast
85°
63°
18 mph
4%
Sun
Overcast
91°
63°
9 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
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
- Prairie Rose Lake2.7 mi
- West Fork West Nishnabotna River3.9 mi
- Long Branch5.6 mi
- Little George Lake4.8 mi
- Dutch Branch6.5 mi
- Wolf Creek6.0 mi
- Elk Creek10.0 mi
- Prairie Rose Creek8.9 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.
Elm Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Elm Creek?+
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 Elm Creek?+
Elm Creek is a stream in Shelby County, Iowa. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.