Palo Alto County · channel · order 2 river · ~6 cfs typical
Old Channel
Old Channel is a channel in Palo Alto 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
82°
67°
13 mph
27%
Fri
Drizzle
75°
64°
22 mph
60%
Sat
Overcast
82°
61°
16 mph
4%
↘ 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
- Cylinder Creek6.0 mi
- Silver Creek7.0 mi
- Five Island Lake9.5 mi
- Jack Creek11.3 mi
- Prairie Creek13.0 mi
- Rush Lake12.6 mi
- Silver Lake12.6 mi
- Swan Lake (historical)14.9 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.
Old Channel fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Old Channel?+
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 Old Channel?+
Old Channel is a channel in Palo Alto County, Iowa. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.