O'Brien County · stream · order 4 river · ~3 cfs typical
Nelson Creek
Nelson Creek is a stream in O'Brien 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
Rain
73°
63°
30 mph
82%
Sat
Overcast
84°
59°
15 mph
2%
Sun
Overcast
90°
62°
11 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
- Dry Run3.6 mi
- Whiskey Creek3.4 mi
- Ginger Creek5.0 mi
- Mud Creek4.1 mi
- Gere Creek5.2 mi
- Lange Creek4.4 mi
- Leos Pond5.9 mi
- Cole Creek4.7 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.
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 O'Brien County, Iowa. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.