Adair County · stream · order 4 river · ~13 cfs typical
Rutt Branch
Rutt Branch is a stream in Adair 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
83°
68°
14 mph
36%
Fri
Rain
80°
65°
20 mph
86%
Sat
Overcast
83°
63°
19 mph
7%
↘ 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
- Ninemile Creek2.6 mi
- Mormon Trail Lake3.4 mi
- West Fork Middle Nodaway River8.4 mi
- Nodaway Lake7.0 mi
- Greenfield Lake7.8 mi
- Thompson Creek11.3 mi
- Elm Creek10.6 mi
- Shanghai Creek13.1 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.
Rutt Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Rutt Branch?+
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 Rutt Branch?+
Rutt Branch is a stream in Adair County, Iowa. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.