Decatur County · stream · order 3 river · ~9 cfs typical
Short Creek
Short Creek is a stream in Decatur 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
84°
66°
18 mph
84%
Sat
Overcast
82°
65°
19 mph
18%
Sun
Clear
87°
63°
10 mph
1%
↘ 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
- Redmans Branch1.1 mi
- Long Creek2.9 mi
- Wolf Creek3.4 mi
- Bee Creek3.8 mi
- West Long Creek6.1 mi
- East Long Creek6.1 mi
- Sand Creek5.2 mi
- West Little River7.5 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.
Short Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Short 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 Short Creek?+
Short Creek is a stream in Decatur County, Iowa. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.