Lyon County · stream · order 4 river · ~7 cfs typical
Rat Creek
Rat Creek is a stream in Lyon 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°
64°
26 mph
84%
Sat
Overcast
83°
61°
16 mph
0%
Sun
Overcast
86°
61°
13 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
- West Rat Creek2.7 mi
- Zoar Creek5.9 mi
- Whitney Creek6.1 mi
- Wolf Creek6.2 mi
- Otter Creek6.5 mi
- Little Floyd River8.1 mi
- Engels Creek7.1 mi
- Argo Slough9.1 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.
Rat Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Rat 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 Rat Creek?+
Rat Creek is a stream in Lyon County, Iowa. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.