Madison County · stream · order 3 river · ~5 cfs typical
Hay Branch
Hay Branch is a stream in Madison 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
84°
68°
13 mph
43%
Fri
Rain
84°
66°
19 mph
83%
Sat
Drizzle
81°
64°
18 mph
18%
↘ 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
- Jones Creek3.3 mi
- North Fork Clanton Creek4.2 mi
- South Fork Clanton Creek4.2 mi
- Bird Creek4.5 mi
- Hanner Creek6.1 mi
- Deer Creek5.2 mi
- North Elm Creek9.6 mi
- Cedar Creek10.6 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.
Hay Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Hay Branch?+
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 Hay Branch?+
Hay Branch is a stream in Madison County, Iowa. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.