Des Moines County · stream · order 3 river · ~9 cfs typical · seasonal
Skunk Slough
Skunk Slough is a stream in Des Moines 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
80°
60°
5 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
84°
66°
12 mph
71%
Sat
Drizzle
73°
67°
18 mph
89%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
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
- Skunk River0.4 mi
- Magee Lake0.4 mi
- Long Pond0.7 mi
- Half Moon Lake0.9 mi
- Hartman Pond0.9 mi
- Lost Slough1.0 mi
- Roscum Pond1.2 mi
- Goose Pond1.3 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.
Skunk Slough fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Skunk Slough?+
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 Skunk Slough?+
Skunk Slough is a stream in Des Moines County, Iowa. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.