Des Moines County · stream · order 3 river · ~9 cfs typical
Knotty Creek
Knotty Creek is a stream in Des Moines 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
Partly cloudy
82°
62°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
87°
68°
18 mph
83%
Sat
Drizzle
75°
66°
20 mph
90%
↘ 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
- West Lake1.2 mi
- Izaak Walton Lake1.5 mi
- Little Flint Creek2.4 mi
- Dry Branch2.9 mi
- Flint Creek3.2 mi
- O'Connell Slough3.5 mi
- Yeager Lake3.4 mi
- Dumbbell Lake4.2 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.
Knotty Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Knotty 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 Knotty Creek?+
Knotty Creek is a stream in Des Moines County, Iowa. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.