Polk County · stream · order 6 river · ~1,543 cfs typical
Raccoon River
Raccoon River is a stream in Polk 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
81°
68°
10 mph
33%
Fri
Showers
82°
64°
16 mph
82%
Sat
Overcast
79°
64°
16 mph
20%
↘ 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
- Grays Lake1.5 mi
- Dean Lake1.9 mi
- Case Lake2.6 mi
- Lake Easter3.4 mi
- Walnut Creek3.4 mi
- Frink Creek3.4 mi
- Saylor Creek4.4 mi
- Canary Lake (historical)4.6 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.
Raccoon River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Raccoon 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 Raccoon River?+
Raccoon River is a stream in Polk County, Iowa. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.