Harrison County · canal · order 3 river · ~2 cfs typical
Nelson Ditch
Nelson Ditch is a canal in Harrison 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°
73°
13 mph
46%
Fri
Showers
81°
67°
22 mph
81%
Sat
Overcast
87°
62°
16 mph
0%
↘ 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
- Steer Creek1.7 mi
- Round Lake4.3 mi
- Horseshoe Lake5.1 mi
- Smith Lake6.8 mi
- Balls Lake (historical)6.9 mi
- Soldier River6.9 mi
- De Soto Lake9.8 mi
- California Cutoff9.0 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 Ditch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Nelson Ditch?+
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 Ditch?+
Nelson Ditch is a canal in Harrison County, Iowa. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.