Linn County · stream · order 3 river · ~5 cfs typical
Nelson Creek
Nelson Creek is a stream in Linn 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
83°
63°
10 mph
0%
Fri
Drizzle
75°
68°
17 mph
88%
Sat
Rain
79°
63°
19 mph
46%
↘ 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
- Williams Lake0.8 mi
- Big Lewis Lake1.6 mi
- Goose Pond2.4 mi
- Little Lewis Lake2.5 mi
- Bear Creek3.6 mi
- West Otter Creek2.9 mi
- East Otter Creek2.9 mi
- Horseshoe Lake3.9 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.
Nelson Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Nelson 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 Nelson Creek?+
Nelson Creek is a stream in Linn County, Iowa. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.