Dubuque County · stream · order 5 river · ~104 cfs typical
Little Maquoketa River
Little Maquoketa River is a stream in Dubuque 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°
60°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
71°
66°
17 mph
86%
Sat
Rain
77°
63°
16 mph
60%
↘ 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
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Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Peru Bottoms0.9 mi
- Sinnipee Creek1.5 mi
- Bloody Run1.8 mi
- Platte River2.5 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Mud Lake2.7 mi
- Indian Creek3.1 mi
- Pool 112.9 mi
- Sunfish Lake2.7 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.
Little Maquoketa River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Little Maquoketa 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 Little Maquoketa River?+
Little Maquoketa River is a stream in Dubuque County, Iowa. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.