Franklin County · stream · order 3 river · ~5 cfs typical · seasonal
Sheldon Creek
Sheldon Creek is a stream in Franklin 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
77°
63°
24 mph
72%
Sat
Overcast
81°
62°
17 mph
25%
Sun
Clear
79°
61°
9 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
- DeLongs Creek1.5 mi
- Big Wall Lake8.2 mi
- New York Branch14.6 mi
- Elm Lake14.9 mi
- Luicks Creek17.1 mi
- Gehrkes Lake16.0 mi
- Lake Cornelia16.4 mi
- West Branch Iowa River19.2 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.
Sheldon Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Sheldon 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 Sheldon Creek?+
Sheldon Creek is a stream in Franklin County, Iowa. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.